Best Practices for Alberta Public Libraries
If you are a part of a public library in Alberta, this resource can help you find the general guidelines and additional resources on implementing the standards in the document.
Metadata/Technical Services Librarian
Common Accessibility Issues in EPUBs
This playlist of videos produced by the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) provides a comprehensive discussion of Common Accessibility Issues in EPUB Files. It covers topics such as lack of headings, table of contents navigation, challenges with fixed and reflowable layouts and more.
Display Techniques for ONIX Accessibility Metadata 1.0
The webpage on the W3C website provides a comprehensive guide on the Display Techniques for ONIX Accessibility Metadata 1.0, aiming to enhance the user experience by detailing practical techniques for using ONIX metadata. It includes examples for displaying accessibility features for eBooks and audiobooks to end-users.
Assistive Technology Demonstrations
Assistive technology refers to products, equipment, and systems that enhance reading, learning, working, and daily living for people with disabilities. We have provided explanations and a few examples of demonstrations on how people use assistive technologies so you can understand their role in their lives.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Image Tutorial
Website developers should note these resources as they explain how to use images correctly (and accessibly). The original resources contain more detailed information, and you can find links to specific standards and WCAG success criteria there.
Writing Principles for Web Content
The Government of Canada gives some guidance on their standards for writing web-based content. Of course, the advice applies much more broadly than just the government. We will quickly summarize some of the expectations.
Rules for the Microsoft Accessibility Checker
The rules for the Microsoft accessibility checker are a thorough guide to the various ways a user can ensure that their Microsoft 365 files are accessible. This guide is a helpful resource for library staff and patrons alike to help ensure your Microsoft creations are accessible.
Accessible Websites Webinar
Interested in ensuring that your website is accessible? Watch the Accessible Website webinar to learn about common accessibility barriers, including video demonstrations. The information covered in this webinar includes inaccessible forms, keyboard navigation, the readability of your site, and colour contrast.
Organization of Schemas
This uniquely developer-focused resource can help us create machine-readable metadata about almost anything! This includes if a book is accessible or not and in what way.
Accessible Spreadsheet Checklist
This outline discusses and provides guidelines for creating accessible spreadsheets – in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Apple Numbers. Accessible spreadsheets create an inclusive experience and ensure the information is understandable for all library staff and patrons.
User Experience Guide for Displaying Accessibility Metadata 1.0
Displaying accessibility metadata is becoming increasingly important as more digital content is born accessible. The User Experience Guide for Displaying Accessibility Metadata 1.0 discusses the importance of accessibility metadata for persons with print disabilities and how to display this information for readers.
Display Techniques for EPUB Accessibility Metadata 1.0
Group under the W3C Community Group, outlines and instructs how to display the accessibility metadata of EPUBs. Library staff should use this resource when displaying their metadata for patrons.
Schema.org Accessibility Metadata
The schema.org accessibility metadata helps readers find content with the accessible features they would like in a publication. The schema.org accessibility metadata can be added to the HTML using Resources Descriptive Framework (RDF), a semantic web standard, or EPUB 2, EPUB 3, and audiobooks to inform users of the accessible elements the content contains.
A Guided Tour of AccessibleLibraries.ca
Are you interested in learning more about the AccessibleLibraries.ca website? This video tour guides you through the site and points out useful features for public library staff.
What is an accessible book?
The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) provides informational YouTube videos about the accessible content they provide their patrons. This video describes the different accessible book formats CELA offers.
WebAIM Resources
WebAIM provides users with a list of accessibility resources and tools to help them learn about web accessibility. It includes an introduction to web accessibility, their WCAG checklist, and a Word and PowerPoint evaluation checklist.
Accessibility 101 for Canadian Public Library Staff Webinar Recording
The Accessibility 101 webinar recording provides foundational information about accessibility in public libraries. The topics discussed include – “Introduction to Accessibility,” “Introduction to Disabilities,” “Introduction to Accessible Formats,” and more.
Accessibility 101 Presentation Slides
The presentation slides for the Accessibility 101 webinar are available! The slides provide an outline of foundational accessibility topics such as an introduction to disabilities, physical and digital accessibility features, accessible formats, and more.