Accessibility of webbased library databases the vendors' perspectives in 2007
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Auteurs : Axel Schmetzke ; Suzanne L. Byerley [États-Unis] ; Mary Beth Chambers [États-Unis] ; Mariyam Thohira [États-Unis]Source :
- Library Hi Tech [ 0737-8831 ] ; 2007-11-27.
Abstract
Purpose Webbased research databases are common in today's libraries, but most librarians lack the ability to evaluate them for accessibility for persons with disabilities. Consequently, they rely upon resource providers to develop products that are ADA and Section 508 compliant. Are database vendors stepping up to the plate As a followup to a study reported in 2003, the purpose of this paper is to investigate accessibility of online databases from database vendors' perspectives. Designmethodologyapproach Researchers used a webbased questionnaire to gather information from vendors of online databases concerning the accessibility of their products. The questions covered general information about product accessibility, compliance with Section 508 standards, and product accessibilityusability testing. Findings Nearly all of the companies who participated in the survey consider their products to be mostly accessible to users of assistive technologies and are committed to improving product accessibility in the future. At the same time, few companies promote accessibility in their marketing efforts. Most companies test their products for accessibility, but few conduct usability tests with actual persons with disabilities. Research limitationsimplications This study covered a small sample of database vendors and relied on selfreporting by representatives from database companies. Until usability testing becomes a standard practice, product testing by independent parties is necessary to complete the accessibility report cards for online library database providers. Practical implications Librarians must be proactive in encouraging vendors to continue to provide products that are accessible and userfriendly for everybody including persons with disabilities. Originalityvalue This is the second known study that examines online database accessibility and usability based on database vendors' perspectives.
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