Accessibility of Webbased library databases the vendors perspectives

Accessibility, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA of 1990, pertains to accessibility of online environments as well as physical environments for persons with disabilities. Webbased resources are prevalent in libraries today, but are they accessible An email survey was used to exam...

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Published in:Library hi tech 2003-09, Vol.21 (3), p.347-357
Main Authors: Byerley, Suzanne L., Beth Chambers, Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Database management systems
Disabilities
Information facilities
Libraries
Surveys
United States of America
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Summary:Accessibility, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA of 1990, pertains to accessibility of online environments as well as physical environments for persons with disabilities. Webbased resources are prevalent in libraries today, but are they accessible An email survey was used to examine accessibility of Webbased abstracting and indexing services from product providers perspectives. Company representatives were asked to address overall product accessibility, company compliance with Section 508 Standards, and product usability for persons with disabilities. Findings indicate that the ADA and Section 508 are raising database company awareness of accessibility issues. Still, companies can do more to assure product accessibility.
ISSN:0737-8831
DOI:10.1108/07378830310494535