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information on the main ideas and viewpoints about inclusive education in the

field of LIS. As a result, the methodology for the investigation in this study
was thematic analysis.

The selection and analysis of the research presentations and abstracts took

place over the course of various steps. First, a compilation of all available
research abstracts from the two VICLIS conferences in 2021 and 2022 was

made. The relevance of the research presentations and abstracts to the subject

of inclusive education in LIS was then evaluated. The topics of difficulties or
initiatives for inclusive education in libraries were the only abstracts and

presentations that were taken into consideration for further investigation. To

enhance dependability and minimise potential bias, each abstract and
presentation was read and coded separately by various researchers. Coding

involved systematically identifying and labeling key ideas, concepts, and
themes present in the abstracts. The researchers discussed and compared their

coding to ensure consistency and addressed any discrepancies through
consensus. This collaborative process enhanced the validity and reliability of

the thematic analysis. After a vigorous process of reviewing, 10 abstracts out

of 25 presented at VICLIS 2021 and 2022 were analysed and compared with
a predefined list of themes representing inclusive education extracted from the

literature review. The sample represented a variety of countries to provide a
global perspective on inclusive education in LIS.

3. Objectives of the Study

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