Acknowledgment list of Tables I Introduction II A Review of Related Literature III A Note on Information Gathering IV References to Chapters I, II and III V Libary Director / The Libraries VI The Handicapped Librarian VII Achievementa and Aspiration VIII Physical and Psychological Barriers IX The role of Continuing Education X Regulations, policies and the professional literature XI Conclusions and recommendations for further research Appendix 1 Questionnaire to Libary Directors Appendix 2 Questionnaire to Handicapped Librarians Bibliography Index