Accessibility Practices
We are dedicated to creating inclusive and accessible environments, services, and products.
Library instruction
Our instructors educate themselves on inclusive pedagogy and universal design. We invite participants to request accommodations before a class or workshop session. We also update our teaching spaces, furniture, and technology using principles of universal design.
Digital design and development
We incorporate accessibility best practices and guidelines into our digital design and development processes and aim to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Read more about our approach to digital product accessibility.
Third-party resources
Many of our digital resources are maintained by third-party vendors. We continuously advocate for better accessibility of these resources by:
- Participating in the Library Accessibility Alliance through the Big Ten Academic Alliance
- Alerting vendors of accessibility issues in their products
- Negotiating for more accessible products
Title II regulations compliance
Our efforts toward Americans with Disabilities Act Title II compliance are centered in five key areas of work:
- Digital accessibility training
- Creation and hosting of new content
- Specialized tools, platforms, and workflows
- Licensed and linked third-party content
- Hosted content remediation
We are committed to making steady and meaningful improvements, removing barriers where and when we can, and responding promptly when accessibility issues arise.