School library support for students with Special Educational Needs―A comparison of libraries at two Special Schools in Japan―

MATSUDO
 Hiroyo

The purpose of this study is to examine ways that school libraries are becoming more involved in Special Needs education.   As a method
 the kinds of special support provided by two Special School libraries are compared.           The following practices were found to improve the school library experience for SEN students: (1) Organization of special needs materials in ways that improve accessibility; (2) Provision of suitable student-focused
 visualized resources by library staff to assist library users to locate materials; (3) Providing procedures or worksheets to educate and equip library users proactively; and (4) Supporting the self-affirmation of SEN students by having library staff provide sympathetic assistance and understanding.

Bulletin of the School of Education

Bukkyo University

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