Collection Accessibility: A Best Practices Guide for Libraries and Librarians

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TitleCollection Accessibility: A Best Practices Guide for Libraries and Librarians
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsTatomir, Jennifer, and Tatomir, Joanna
JournalLibrary Technology Reports
Volume48
Issue7
Pagination36-42
AbstractThe purpose of chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol 48, no. 7) "Making Libraries Accessible: Adaptive Design and Assistive Technology" is to provide libraries and librarians with best practices for increasing the accessibility of library collections to patrons with print disabilities. The chapter summarizes demographic, legal, and technological information that is relevant when considering how to improve library accessibility; it also discusses the methods for enhancing access to library resources, print and digital. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
NotesThis article identified specific guidelines to improve digital collection accessibility for libraries, in particular advocating using an accessibility checklist when purchasing online resources. Additionally, the importance of creating and maintaining mobile websites and mobile apps was emphasized as well. Future work in web accessibility could incorporate suggestions in this article to check against their original operations and make adjustment accordingly.
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