Making library websites accessible : a practical guide for librarians

Francabandera, Laura, 1982- (author.).

Summary:

"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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781538108222
ISBN: 1538108224
Physical Description: xiii, 151 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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: moving toward universal design -- Appendix A: Sample accessibility testing process -- Appendix B: Accessibility testing report.