Library Services for Users with Disabilities in India: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Abstract

Library services for users with disabilities are not just a matter of convenience; they are a fundamental right that ensures equal access to information, education, and knowledge. This literature review sheds light on the significance of accessible libraries, explores the challenges encountered by users with disabilities, and analyzes how libraries can bridge this gap. The 112 articles on this research topic retrieved from Scopus, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, EBSCO, ProQuest and the institutional repositories for the articles in this study. The researcher focused on collecting the literature from 2016 onwards, as the year is very prominent for this study in light of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 by the Government of India. This study indicates that there is a substantial focus on this subject post 2016 resulting in almost 45% of the total publication in this domain. This study is an key reference for the librarians and policy makers about for establishing the library services to the disabilities in the India context.