Augmented Accessibility: Review of Digital Tools and AR Solutions for Disabled Library Users
Author(s): Dr. Sandhya Pagare
Abstract - The present research delves into the role of digital technology in general, with special emphasis on Augmented Reality (AR), to make disabled people's access to library services more friendly, their information accessibility and learning outcomes better. First off, the study sets the groundwork for its conversation by pinpointing the main difficulties and obstacles that impair the access of users with disabilities to the library services, whether they are physical or digital. Then, a review of the current assistive devices is made in terms of their ability to meet the needs of diverse users, followed by an exploration of the AR-based solutions' potential in areas such as assistance to navigation, information retrieval, and the promotion of self-directed learning. The assessment of user experiences, satisfaction, and acceptance of both the digital and AR-based tools is performed in order to comprehend the factors that contribute to usability, the perceived benefits and limitations...
Keywords - Assistive technology; Augmented Reality; Inclusive libraries; Accessibility; Disabled users; User experience; Digital transformation; Information services.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.4.2025.2014
Cite This Article As:, Pagare, S. (2025) Augmented Accessibility: Review of Digital Tools and AR Solutions for Disabled Library Users. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(4) 382-391. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2014 Page: 382-391 Publication Date: 23 December 2025