Procurement

Procurement Guide: Selecting a Partner for an Accessible Website

Posted on November 29, 2025

Building and maintaining an accessible website is a legal and civil-rights requirement for public libraries. While full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance may be phased in over upcoming years in some jurisdictions, the accessibility obligations under ADA Title II and Section 504 are already in effect. Failing to follow recognized standards, or relying solely on […]


How Public Libraries Can Create a More Accessible Website

Posted on November 20, 2025

1. The website must work with keyboard only All content and functionality must be usable with the Tab, Arrow, and Enter keys. Every link, button, menu, form, and feature must operate without a mouse. Manual testing by an accessibility expert is required to guarantee that the website meets this critical accessibility requirement. If any part […]