It's exciting to see this policy. I hope other campuses (and public
libraries, etc.) will follow. Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Gilbert Beck" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Fwd: new Campus Online Accessibility Policy-- plus question
re: collection development policy with accessibility component]
> Axel, I agree with Anna. This is the reason that I talk about futuring
> in regard to technology and libraries, as I did in today's free clinic
> on access to libraries and information. As I said, I hope that
> librarians will look at the new research on technologies with a
> thoughtful eye toward library access for the future. That means that we
> strive for multiple formats and no barriers in what we offer. It means
> thinking outside the box, and it means lobbying in the right places to
> get the right results. Thanks so much for sharing the policy. Susan
>
> Anna Ercoli Schnitzer wrote:
>
>> I think that University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point is a wonderful
>> role-model for online accessibility.
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: new Campus Online Accessibility Policy-- plus question re
>> collection development policy with accessibility component
>> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:56:08 -0500
>> From: Schmetzke, Axel <[log in to unmask]>
>> Reply-To: EASI's Library Accessibility Discussion List
>> <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>
>> I thought this may be of interest to you:
>>
>> My campus (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point or UWSP) has just
>> adopted a new online accessibility policy. It contains a component
>> rarely found in such documents, namely a component that addresses all
>> online resources (not just web pages):
>>
>> Beginning of quote
>>
>> UWSP Online resources other than web pages
>>
>> All parties involved in the creation, modification, replacement or
>> procurement of online resources must strive for compliance with relevant
>> Section 508 standards (especially, but not exclusively, Subsections
>> 1194.2, 1194.21 and 1194.22). Where applicable, measures in the pursuit
>> of accessible solutions must include, but are not limited to:
>> --gaining familiarity with, and implementing, state-of-the art
>> accessible design practices for the product in question. --considering
>> alternatives to applications that do not lend themselves
>> to barrier-free design. --taking into account the accessibility of
>> products considered for
>> purchase. --requiring vendors to provide documentation pertaining to the
>> accessibility of their products. --including accessibility in RFPs
>> (Request for Proposals).
>>
>> End of quote
>>
>> Here is the link to the complete document:
>> http://www.uwsp.edu/it/policies/accessibility/AccessibilityPolicy.htm
>>
>> The next strategic step, as I see it, is to incorporate the above
>> mandate into other policies on campus, such as our networked software
>> application/selection guidelines, the library's collection development
>> policy, distance education policy, procurement policy, and the campus'
>> plan to increase diversity.
>>
>> This leads me to the following question: Do you know of any library (or
>> library consortium) collection policy that addresses online
>> accessibility for all (including people with disabilities)? If so, would
>> you please let me know?
>> Other questions or comments are equally welcome.
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> Axel
>>
>> ****************************
>> Axel Schmetzke, Ph.D.
>> Assoc. Professor
>> Library
>> University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
>> Tel.: 715-346-4658
>> Email: [log in to unmask]
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> Check out EASI New Synchronous Clinics:
> http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
> EASI Home Page http://www.rit.edu/~easi
> Online courses and Clinics http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
> Check the EASI Library Web http://www.rit.edu/~easi/lib.htm
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Check out EASI New Synchronous Clinics:
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EASI Home Page http://www.rit.edu/~easi
Online courses and Clinics http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
Check the EASI Library Web http://www.rit.edu/~easi/lib.htm
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