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Committing to Accessibility in the Licensing of Digital Resources

This session of the “Conference Virtual Reboot Series” is offered by Tami Setala (Licensing and Business Development Manager, BC Libraries Co-op), Laurie Davidson (Executive Director, Centre for Equitable Library Access), and Daniella Levy-Pinto (Manager for the National Network for Equitable Library Service).

Please note that the session will be recorded and available to participants for 3 months via Vimeo.

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Description: Can your articles from ProQuest be read by a screen reader? Does your ebook platform provide the ability to discover books based on accessibility features? Does Ebsco allow you to magnify the text and images? How well do your licensed resources work for people with disabilities? This session will explore the various aspects of accessibility as it relates to licensed digital resources including procurement, model license agreements, accessibility testing, staff and user training, and vendor advocacy and awareness.

Areas that will be covered include the accessibility of search and discovery interfaces, accessibility metadata, accessible content, and accessible download options. Learn about the experiences of those with a disability using licensed resources and how libraries can approach licensing with accessibility in mind. Accessibility must be integral to all the licensed resources of the library to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion in our communities. This session is being supported by the PLARC (Public Libraries Accessibility Resource Centre) project, co-led by NNELS and CELA, which seeks to engage with library staff to develop awareness and training in accessibility in all areas of the library.

When: Tuesday, November 12th at 11am-12pm on Zoom

Who should attend: Library staff promoting and selecting digital resources / library workers interested in accessibility.

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