Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
23 Jan 2026
New Standards, Guidelines and Drafts
The Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) Standing Committee has published the Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities—the result of several years of collaborative work and a significant step forward for inclusive librarianship worldwide.
Inclusion and accessibility are not optional extras for libraries; they are core democratic responsibilities. Equal access to information, education, and culture is a fundamental right, anchored in international frameworks such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. When physical spaces, digital services, or media formats are inaccessible, libraries risk excluding entire communities. Addressing these barriers is therefore both a matter of rights and of institutional credibility.
Libraries serve increasingly diverse populations. Providing accessible collections, inclusive digital services, and barrier-free programs is a powerful investment in equality, participation, and social cohesion. Accessibility strengthens libraries as trusted public institutions and ensures they remain relevant for everyone.
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