Making library websites accessible : a practical guide for librarians

Title:

Author:

Francabandera, Laura, 1982- author

ISBN:

9781538108222

Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]

Physical Description:

xiii, 151 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Series:

Practical guides for librarians ; no. 43.

Contents:

The basics of accessibility -- Visual disabilities and assistive technologies -- Auditory disabilities and assistive technologies -- Cognitive disabilities and assistive technologies -- Motor disabilities and assistive technology -- The digital divide -- Laws, organizations, and standards -- Writing content with accessibility in mind -- Building an accessible website -- How to conduct accessibility testing -- Third-party and library vendor websites -- Beyond accessibility.

Abstract:

"This book will cover the basics of accessibility, foundational ethics and the current accessibility laws and regulations. It details the types of disabilities and challenges that patrons may face when accessing online information and can serve as an essential resource for testing any library website for accessibility"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Library Web sites -- Design.

Accessible Web sites for people with disabilities -- United States.

Computers and people with disabilities -- United States.

Accessible Web sites for people with disabilities. (OCoLC)fst00795251

People with disabilities. (OCoLC)fst01057245

Local Subject:

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COLLECTION

Other Format:

Online version: Francabandera, Laura, 1982- author. Making library websites accessible Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018] 9781538108239 (DLC) 2018032249

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Summary

Every person has the right to access information and the right to succeed, regardless of their capabilities or the challenges they face. These challenges can be even more difficult when accessing information online. Libraries often adopt new web technologies in an effort to quickly and widely promote information access and education, but they must always be aware that not all patrons are able to access those technologies in the same manner and at the same level. Making Library Websites Accessible provides practical information on web accessibility, specific to the processes and concerns of libraries. It includes the basics of web accessibility standards, laws and regulations, as well as accessibility testing templates. Features include: -Real-life scenarios -Checklists for accessibility testing -Accessibility testing forms -Guidelines for negotiations with library vendors

Author Notes

Laura Francabandera spent a decade in corporate management before receiving her Masters in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. She telecommutes from her home office as a Learning Systems Technologist for Credo Education (Boston, MA) - implementing e-learning content into a variety of Learning Management Systems in libraries and educational institutions. She passionately advocates for those who are often overlooked and for accessibility in all facets of technology.

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Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

Intended by Francabandera (learning systems technology, Credo Education) to be a reference for professionals, this work briefly but competently covers auditory, visual, cognitive, motor, and social disabilities; the assistive technologies used by those who are disabled; and best practices for website development. Information on how to advocate with third-party vendors is particularly helpful, as many library resources are not home grown. There are only a few snippets of code in a section on HTML, so web development knowledge is not essential. The brevity of the discussion on ethics weakens the author's assertion that all librarians have an affirmative duty to provide all patrons, able or otherwise, with equitable access to digital resources and could have been omitted without undermining the overall utility of the resource. Lastly, some readers may balk at the inclusion of impoverished patrons, non-English speaking patrons, and those who live in rural environments as being "socially challenged" or "disabled." VERDICT Useful as a starting point for library staff involved in website development and e-resources, as well as those who want to advocate for all of their patrons.-Evan M. Anderson, Kirkendall P.L., Ankeny, IA © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.