Accessibility and E-Resources: Why It Matters and What You Can Do

Serials Librarian Pub Date : 2022-03-10 DOI:10.1080/0361526x.2022.2018207

Heidi Zuniga

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The degree to which a library’s electronic resources meet accessibility standards varies depending on the platform or publisher. E-resources that do not meet these standards are not only problematic for users with accessibility needs, but they can also leave institutions vulnerable to legal action. Fortunately, there is growing awareness among librarians and publishers about the importance of e-resource accessibility. Because of this increasing awareness, some changes in library workflows are occurring. Accessibility compliance information can be recorded in library management system records, for example. Additionally, many publishers are proactively providing accessibility statements and documentation. This presentation provided basic information about accessibility and e-resources, why accessibility is important, and what actions can be taken to improve accessibility and e-resources.

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可访问性和电子资源:为什么重要，你能做什么

摘要图书馆的电子资源满足无障碍标准的程度因平台或出版商而异。不符合这些标准的电子资源不仅对有无障碍需求的用户来说是个问题，而且还可能使机构容易受到法律诉讼的影响。幸运的是，图书馆员和出版商越来越意识到电子资源可访问性的重要性。由于意识的提高，图书馆工作流程也发生了一些变化。例如，可访问性合规性信息可以记录在图书馆管理系统记录中。此外，许多出版商主动提供可访问性声明和文档。本专题介绍提供了关于无障碍和电子资源的基本信息，为什么无障碍很重要，以及可以采取哪些行动来改善无障碍和网络资源。

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Serials Librarian Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences

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1.30

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期刊介绍： The Serials Librarian is an international journal covering all aspects of the management of serials and other continuing resources in any format—print, electronic, etc.—ranging from their publication, to their abstracting and indexing by commercial services, and their collection and processing by libraries. The journal provides a forum for discussion and innovation for all those involved in the serials information chain, but especially for librarians and other library staff, be they in a single (continuing resources) department or in collection development, acquisitions, cataloging/metadata, or information technology departments.