Libraries are supposed to be the gold standard for information access. We are told they are “quiet spaces” for focus and learning. But the moment you visit a library’s website, that promise is broken. So why are our library websites so “loud”? Look at almost any library websites today and you’ll find them: auto-playing banners, […]
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 […]
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 […]