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The sample of the study included 23 librarians working in the libraries of different departments which were selected through simple random sampling technique. A selfdeveloped and validated instrument “Adaptation in Library Resources Questionnaire (ALRQ)” having four components; building access and environment, library staff, library services and adaptive technology for computer was used. The reliability index (Cronbach Alpha) was .79. The responses of the subjects were rated on three-point criteria i.e. yes, no, to some extent. Data were analyzed on SPSS. The findings revealed that ramps and elevators were available, directional signs in large print, book call numbers converted into Braille for blind students and telecommunication devices had not been provided to the deaf persons in the libraries. On the basis of major findings, it was recommended that academic libraries must follow universal design of learning that require the formulation of policy about provision of library services to people with special needs, allotting adequate budgets for constructing disability friendly buildings and installation of assistive technology for persons with special needs.  \nKeywords: Library Resources, persons with special needs, Braille, telecommunication devices  \n* Assistant Professors, Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Email: [rukhsana.dse@gmail.com](rukhsana.dse@gmail.com), [fatima.dse@pu.edu.pk](fatima.dse@pu.edu.pk)  \n** Assistant Professor, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan  \n*** M.Phil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore  \n**** PhD Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore  \nIntroduction  \nLibraries are one of the important segments of any academic institution that work as center of information resources and services. They provide a number of opportunities of research, learning and recreation to an academic community (Ukpanah, 2006) . Usually, students consult libraries for academic purposes and such information-seeking behavior promotes academic excellence in students (Ajiboye &Tella, 2007). Mabawonku (2005) pointed out that students utilize different channelsand resources to collect information such as the internet, colleagues, libraries, friends, family members, etc.  \nLibraries work as service organizations which facilitate all their users without discrimination, including persons with special needs as well. According to disability prevalence, it is emerging as the largest marginal group in the world. The global disability prevalence was 10 % in1970s which has increased day by day. World Health Organization and The World Bank (2011) state that 15% of the total world population is suffering from some kind of special needs (Papworth Trust, 2011) . The persons with special needs are actively participating in all spheres of life and as result of recent United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (2006), many initiatives have been taken to provide accessible learning environment to individuals with special needs. The United Nations Organization (UNO) states that persons with special needs should live independently and contribute fully to all facets of life. States institutions shall take suitable measures to ensure the access of persons with disabilities on equal basis. These measures shall include the identification and elimination of obstacles and barriers to accessibility to physical environment, to transportation, to information and communication technologies (UNO, 2006) . As a result of these effo","cbCaiaSJpHUUCvmO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaSJpHUUCvmO","pdf",115011,"English","# Introduction\n## Background and importance of accessible libraries\n## Study rationale and policy context\n## Evidence from prior research\n## Identified gaps and motivation for the study","[{\"question\":\"What was the main objective of the study?\",\"answer\":\"To identify the library resources available for persons with special needs in libraries of public and private sector universities of Lahore, Punjab province.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the study conducted and who were the participants?\",\"answer\":\"The study involved 23 librarians selected through simple random sampling from different departments in the university libraries.\"},{\"question\":\"What key resources and gaps were reported?\",\"answer\":\"Ramps and elevators, large-print directional signs, and Braille conversion for blind students were available, while telecommunication devices were not provided for deaf persons.\"}]","Library Resources for Persons with Special Needs - A Quantitative Analysis | PDF",1792081935,25]