Thank you for attending our “Is Your Public Library Accessible? Raising the Voices of Those with Disabilities” presentation at OLA. The Is Your Public Library Accessible Study Report is also available to read!
Download our slides:
Breakout group topics:
- Buildings & Spaces
- Marketing & Communications
- Programming
- Staff Knowledge & Training
- Website & Catalogue
- Physical & Digital Content
Personal narratives:
View the demos:
Digital resources:
The digital resources are also available to download:
Staff Knowledge and Training:
- Accessibility 101 webinar
- Checklist: Accessibility 101
- Guidelines on Library and Information Services for People with Disabilities
- Panel on Accessibility Etiquette in the Library
Physical & Digital Content:
- Checklist: Evaluating the Accessibility of E-Resources
- Accessibility Considerations for E-Resources Procurement in Libraries
- Authors with Disabilities: Read Harder 2022
- Best Dyslexia-Friendly Books for Kids
Website and Catalogue:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Quick Reference
- Creating and editing accessibility metadata MARC tags for library staff.
- Website Accessibility Checklist
- Accessibility Overlays and Accessibility
Buildings & Spaces:
- Accessible Spaces 101
- Library Accessibility Features
- Quick Reference: Accessibility 101 For Public Libraries
Programming:
- Accessible library programming for kids and teens
- Virtual Story Time Services Guide
- Making Events Accessible