Accessibility for Electronic Resources Librarians |
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| Authors: | Laura DeLancey |
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| Institution: | Electronic and Continuing Resources, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA |
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| Abstract: | Electronic resources librarians mediate access to a variety of resources and content ranging from electronic journals and databases provided by publishers and vendors to locally produced web pages, documentation, and instructional videos. Providing accessible resources is essential to ensuring equal access and opportunity for students, faculty, and staff in higher education. This article explains accessibility and provides strategies for creating an accessibility initiative at your college or university. |
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| Keywords: | Accessibility electronic resources librarians accessible design voluntary product accessibility template (VPAT) web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) |
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