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The study's conclusions offer insightful information to educators, librarians,

and politicians. Practical suggestions for enhancing library services for those
with special needs include offering Braille literature, addressing information

access problems, increasing accessibility in library facilities, and putting the

Marrakesh Treaty into action. The study acknowledges the crucial function
libraries can provide in empowering people with special needs. By putting an

emphasis on information literacy, collection development, assistive
technologies, and staff training, libraries can better help their users with

disabilities, easing their path to education and social inclusion.

Future research should examine accessible technologies, information literacy

for people with disabilities, collection development procedures, and
professional development requirements for libraries, among other topics. This

advice aids in defining the next research and developments in the area of
inclusive education in libraries. Overall, the study advances knowledge of

inclusive education in library settings and makes actionable suggestions for
improving library services for those with special needs, promoting social

inclusion, and ensuring fair access to knowledge.

5. Review of the Relevant Literature

The study of inclusive education is becoming increasingly popular in the

discipline of library and information science (LIS). This survey of the
literature seeks to give readers an overview of the research, essays, and other

writings that have already been done on the subject of how libraries might
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