Web Accessibility

This article explores the legal, technological, and ethical challenges academic libraries face in this regard and their potential to lead accessibility efforts in libraries and society.

The study analyzed ADA accessibility on library websites of top universities from the U.S. News and World Report using WAVE and AChecker tools. Findings revealed that nearly 8 out of 10 public university libraries had accessibility errors, with low color contrast emerging as a common issue, particularly impacting those with vision impairments. The study emphasizes the ongoing need for academic libraries worldwide to enhance their website accessibility.