DKU Library Hosts Special Lecture on Library Services for Individuals with Dyslexia

On the afternoon of December 5, 2024, Duke Kunshan University (DKU) Library, in collaboration with the Student Accessibility Services Office, hosted a special lecture titled “Library Services for People with Dyslexia: Practices and Reflections.” The lecture was led by Dr. Man Shu from the Department of Information Management at South China Normal University, a leading expert dedicated to library service innovation, especially for individuals with dyslexia. This event is part of the library’s ongoing efforts to support underrepresented groups, continuing the mission of the “DKU Library Open Day and Autism Children’s Art Exhibition” held in August. It aims to enhance public understanding and support for the needs of minority groups through diverse activities.

2024年12月5日下午，昆山杜克大学图书馆联合学生无障碍服务办公室举办了一场主题为 “中国内地图书馆读写障碍人士服务的实践” 的专题讲座。本次讲座由华南师范大学信息管理系教授束漫主讲。束教授是一位长期致力于图书馆服务创新，特别是阅读障碍人群服务的专家。此次活动是图书馆关注少数群体持续努力的一部分，延续了今年八月图书馆面向公众举办的 “昆山杜克大学图书馆开放日及孤独症儿童绘画作品展” 的宗旨，意在通过多样化的活动提高公众对少数群体需求的理解与支持。

Dr. (Helen) Hong Xu, University Librarian at DKU Library, warmly welcomed Professor Shu and expressed her gratitude for the valuable insights to be shared during the event, as well as her appreciation for the audience’s participation. In addition to DKU community members, the lecture opened 20 seats to the public. Library professionals from local public libraries and residents from Kunshan and Suzhou also participated in this lecture.

昆山杜克大学图书馆馆长徐鸿博士对束教授的到来表示热烈欢迎，并对她将在讲座中分享的宝贵经验表达了感谢，同时也对与会者的积极参与表示由衷的欣慰。除杜克昆山大学师生外，本次讲座还特别面向公众开放了20个席位，来自昆山和苏州周边的市民及公共图书馆的专业人士参与其中。

During the lecture, Professor Shu provided an engaging introduction to dyslexia and highlighted the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in learning. Through interactive activities, attendees were invited to experience the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia. She emphasized that, while dyslexia may seem like a personal issue, its impact on families, society, and the education system is far-reaching.

讲座中，束教授生动地介绍了阅读障碍的定义，并阐述了学习障碍人士所面临的种种挑战。通过互动活动，参会者亲身体验到了阅读障碍者所面临的困难。她强调，尽管阅读障碍看似是个人的问题，但其对家庭、社会和教育系统的影响却是深远的。

Additionally, Professor Shu shared her research and practical experiences in library services for children with dyslexia in China. With growing awareness of this issue, she noted that more libraries and organizations are developing specialized resources and services to help individuals with reading disabilities overcome barriers and integrate into society.

此外，束教授还分享了她针对中国阅读障碍儿童图书馆服务的研究与实践经验。她指出，随着人们对这一问题的认识不断提高，越来越多的图书馆和组织机构都在提供专业的资源与服务，以帮助阅读障碍人群克服障碍，融入社会。

The Q&A session was particularly engaging, with attendees actively participating in discussions. Parents of children with reading disabilities shared their personal experiences, challenges, and hopes for their children’s education, seeking guidance from the experts. Professor Shu thoughtfully addressed each question, offering tailored suggestions for different situations.

参会者在问答环节积极参与讨论。多位阅读障碍儿童的家长分享了他们的个人经历、面临的挑战以及对孩子教育的期望，并向专家寻求指导。束教授对每个问题都进行了耐心细致地解答，并针对不同情况提供了针对性的建议。

George Hu, Director of Counseling, Wellness, Disability & Accommodation, concluded the event by thanking Professor Shu and announcing that they will host a Disability Awareness Week in April 2025 to further advocate for and support individuals with disabilities.

昆山杜克大学心理咨询中心和学生无障碍服务主任George Hu在活动结束时对束教授表示感谢，并宣布将于2025年4月举办“残障意识周”，以进一步宣传和支持残障人士。

It is estimated that approximately 15 million children in China have disabilities in reading and writing. Providing tailored support and services for these children remains an ongoing mission. This lecture created a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and strengthened societal support for individuals with reading and writing disabilities. In addition, DKU Library offers a collection of Chinese books on dyslexia, please feel free to explore and borrow!

据估计，中国约有1500万名儿童存在读写障碍。为这些孩子提供切身的支持和服务是一项长期的使命。本次讲座为知识交流搭建了宝贵的平台，同时也进一步增强了社会对阅读和书写障碍人群的支持与关注。此外，昆山杜克大学图书馆也准备了关于阅读障碍的中文馆藏，欢迎查询借阅！