Web Accessibility Knowledge and Skills for Non-Web Library Staff

摘要

Why do librarians and library staff other than Web librarians and developers need to know about accessibility? It's a no-brainer that those whose jobs are centered on developing and maintaining the library's Web presence ought to be able to develop Web sites and resources in conformance with either or both Section 508 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. However, Web services staff do not-or should not-operate in isolation from the rest of the library staff. It is important to consider what areas of online accessibility are applicable to other areas of library work and to colleagues' regular job duties. This All Access column examines how Web librarians can educate and train their colleagues about Web accessibility, particularly with regard to content creation, resource selection, and achieving administrative buy-in and support.