Laura Francabandera

Making Library Websites Accessible (eBook, PDF)

A Practical Guide for Librarians

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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 scenariosChecklists for accessibility testing Accessibility testing formsGuidelines for negotiations with library vendors

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Mai 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798216241546
• Artikelnr.: 74835996

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1. The Basics of Accessibility Chapter 2. Visual Disabilities and
Assistive Technologies Chapter 3. Auditory Disabilities and Assistive
Technologies Chapter 4. Cognitive Disabilities and Assistive Technologies
Chapter 5. Motor Disabilities and Assistive Technology Chapter 6. The
Digital Divide Chapter 7. Laws, Organizations, and Standards Chapter 8.
Writing Content with Accessibility in Mind Chapter 9. Building an
Accessible Website Chapter 10. How to Conduct Accessibility Testing Chapter
11. Third-Party and Library Vendor Websites Chapter 12. Beyond
Accessibility Appendix 1. Sample Accessibility Testing Process Appendix 2.
Accessibility Testing Report