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Enhancing Accessibility in Library Consortia: Insights from ICOLC Breakout Session

This session at the ICOLC meeting focused on the importance of accessible technology in library consortia. Highlighting the California State University’s Accessible Technology Initiative and their Product Accessibility Template, it provided resources for compliance with Section 508. Discussion included state legislation, such as Virginia's mandates and TexShare's procurement guidelines, which emphasize adherence to accessibility standards. Key outcomes stressed the need for consortia to share license terms on accessibility to improve compliance and product availability, ultimately fostering a more inclusive environment for all users.

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Enhancing Accessibility in Library Consortia: Insights from ICOLC Breakout Session

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  1. Accessible Technology International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC) Hotel Delta, Montreal, Canada Breakout Session Notes Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  2. Accessible Technology Breakout Session • California State University’s (CSU) Accessible Technology Initiative: www.calstate.edu/accessibility • CSU’s Product Accessibility Template: http://www.calstate.edu/Accessibility/EIT_Procurement/APPENDIX.C.VPAT_GUIDE.docSection • 508 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: www.section508.gov • States with laws, guidelines, policies relating to Section 508: http://accessibility.gtri.gatech.edu/sitid

  3. Participants’ Notes on Accessible Technology & Current Efforts • Virginia has legislation mandating compliance • TexShare’s Terms and Conditions stipulate that purchases must meet 508 guidelines and laws • Florida may have to address as a mandate in the near future • Quebec has a “best efforts” clause in place

  4. Outcomes • Consortia should share license terms regarding accessibility so others can adopt and/or incorporate into their agreements • Consortia can have a positive impact on increased product accessibility, 508 compliance

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