Accessible Libraries

Libraries play a fundamental role in removing barriers to accessing information, supporting literacy, and offering opportunities for learning and connection. The Accessible Libraries website was developed by the Public Library Accessibility Resource Centre (PLARC) as a support for libraries while they do the important work of nurturing accessible spaces in their communities.

Within this website, you will find carefully curated resources created by and for Canadian public and academic libraries with the goal of sharing ideas, information, and best practices about accessibility initiatives. The resources reflect insight gained from those with lived experiences of a disability. Improvements to accessibility make life easier for everyone.

Recently Added Resources

Creating Accessible Presentations: Features and Tools Slides

March 27, 2023

In the second webinar in the four-part series about Creating Accessible Presentation Slides, we discuss different features and tools provided by PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Keynote. We will tell you what to avoid (animations) and what to use (captions) when you create accessible presentation slides.

Creating Accessible Presentation: Getting Started Slides

March 21, 2023

The first webinar in the four-part Creating Accessible Presentations series, learn more about creating inclusive and accessible presentation slides. The slides outline information like colour contrast, font formatting, and accessible hyperlinks.

Accessibility Considerations for E-Resources Procurement in Libraries

January 31, 2023

The procurement process is complex, and accessibility should be one of the significant components of this process. The Public Library Accessibility Resource Center (PLARC) has developed the procurement guidelines for purchasing and licensing online digital resources and content.

Questions for Vendors: Company Accessibility Policies

January 31, 2023

Asking vendors about the accessibility of their products ensures that you provide the most inclusive content and reading systems available for your patrons. This is important because not all content, online services, and reading systems have accessibility built into them by design.

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