Disabilities, accessibility and assistive technology in libraries: bibliometric significant aspects

ABSTRACT

The objective of the study is to identify a structured way relevant bibliometric elements of Brazilian and international scientific production in the field of Information Science of the associated terms "disability, accessibility and assistive technology" Libraries. Justified by the need to develop and systematize a coherent theoretical framework and integrated, that considers to the particularities of each term for adequate information management. It is a study of theoretical, exploratory and bibliographic nature in BRAPCI and LISA, representative bases of Information Science between the years 2010 to 2015. It resulted in the identification of the theoretical framework is scarce, is relatively dispersed and focuses more on production of three national and six international authors; and two national journals and seven international level and theoretical and practical development opportunities theme in the area.

Keywords:
Disabilities; Accessibility; Assistive technology; Library; Information Management