Collections
Print Resources
The Library assists patrons with accessing printed materials in alternative formats, such as OCR readable PDFs, electronic formats that are screen-reader accessible, and audio files, or finds other means of providing access to print resources whenever possible.
From the date of this policy, when content is equivalent, the Library will give preference to the purchase of educational materials published in accessible formats.
Online Resources
The Library strives to ensure that all electronic and information resources that are developed, procured, or provided by the Library, comply with federal and campus accessibility guidelines. The Library works with content vendors to ensure that the needs for accessibility are known and prioritized.
From the date of this policy, the Library will, insofar as possible given the mission of providing quality content for all users, give preference to the purchase of resources that are compliant with the standards of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and will seek to purchase or renew agreements with vendors stipulating that materials will be compliant and/or available in alternative formats, and/or that the Library will have permission to create alternative formats as necessary to meet users’ needs in accordance with compliance guidelines.
The Library makes every effort to ensure that its website and materials posted on its website are accessible.
Electronic informational resources acquired and/or contracted prior to the adoption of this policy will be made available in accessible formats whenever possible.
