American Sign Language is more than just an assortment of gestures. It
is a full-fledged unique language, with all the characteristics of such.
This helpful and user-friendly guide for librarians and other library
personnel involved in library programming demonstrates everything from
how to set up programming involving sign language for all ages to
dealing with and paying interpreters. The book also discusses how to
publicize programs to the public and within the deaf community and how
to evaluate and improve the library's sign language collection. Kathy
MacMillan's impressive understanding and knowledge of the deaf community
and the importance of sign language_as well as her exceptional handling
of the numerous erroneous myths about deafness and sign language that
are, unfortunately, still often current_make this handbook an
indispensable tool for all library personnel looking to reach out to the
deaf and hard-of-hearing community.