American Library Association
HP Library Technology Access Initiative

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	American Library Association
	The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 64,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information. The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), a division of the American Library Association, is working with Hewlett-Packard (HP) in a strategic initiative called "Library Technology Access" to develop accessible computer workstation solutions for libraries nationwide. » ALA newsletter article: ASCLA and HP Accessibility Partners » ALA newsletter article: LTA Initiative Delivers Benefits to Patrons with Disabilities

	HP LTA Workstations enable independent performance
	"This has been an exciting addition to our library . . . I truly believe that without our new addition, my task, as a teaching assistant, would have been impossible." — Jessicah Newton » Read Ms. Newton's letter (PDF file) » LTA project at Arizona State University

HP Library Technology Access Initiative

In partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), HP devised Library Technology Access (LTA) as a forward-thinking initiative with a charter to develop accessible computer workstations for libraries nationwide. These workstations address the needs of library patrons with visual, hearing, mobility, and learning disabilities. This full-service offering brings a new level of information accessibility to people with disabilities, connecting them with the benefits and opportunities of the information revolution.

HP’s key partners in the implementation of this initiative are Steelcase Inc. and TransAccess. Steelcase is the manufacturer and provider of the adjustable work surfaces, chairs and storage cabinets. TransAccess is a non-profit agency that specializes in creating opportunities for significant advances in universal access, social integration and employment for persons with disabilities. See Background on the LTA Project for full details.

Case studies profiling libraries participating in the first phase of the pilot program

• Cleveland Public Library
• Johnson County (Kansas) Library
• Milwaukee Public Library
• San Diego Public Library
• Arizona State University Library
• University of South Dakota Library