SPEC Survey webcast on Accessibility and Universal Design - May 10, 2018
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is offering a series of webcasts that present the findings from the latest SPEC surveys and allow webcast participants to discuss trends with the survey authors. A 45-minute webcast will follow the publication of each SPEC Kit in 2018. … Read More
ProQuest Ebook Central platform enhances accessibility for researchers - December 19, 2017
ProQuest® Ebook Central has enhanced its accessibility support to make content, including scholarly ebooks, easier to read and navigate, ensuring all researchers have equal access to its interface and content regardless of challenges, such as visual impairment. Developed in collaboration with specialists and designed for… Read More
Cell Press transforms article methods section to improve transparency and accessibility - August 26, 2016
Biomedical journal Cell is introducing a redesigned methods section to help authors clearly communicate how experiments are conducted amid discussions around scientific reproducibility. The first papers using Structured, Transparent, Accessible Reporting (STAR) Methods, which promotes guidelines encouraged by reagent labeling and animal experimentation initiatives, appear in Cell on August 25.… Read More
The Publishers Association and London Book Fair launch conference to discuss inclusivity and diversity in publishing - August 5, 2016
A new conference is being launched in November, programmed by The Publishers Association with event management by The London Book Fair (LBF), to address the issues around inclusivity and diversity in publishing. The Publishers Association has worked with diverse organisations and… Read More
ARL announces accessibility webinar to foster library-publisher collaboration on inclusive learning resources - February 13, 2015
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is offering a free webinar to raise awareness about the value of producing or procuring accessible born-digital resources to support library users of all abilities. The webinar, 'Working Together: Research Libraries and Publishers on the Value of Inclusive Learning Resources,'… Read More
NISO Publishes Recommended Practice on metadata indicators for accessibility and licensing of e-content - January 19, 2015
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has published a new Recommended Practice on Access License and Indicators (NISO RP-22-2015) that defines metadata to be used to indicate free-to-read content and a link to license terms for the use/re-use of that content. Developed by the NISO… Read More
Katya Pereyaslavska named ARL Visiting Program Officer for accessibility and universal design - October 15, 2014
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced the appointment of Katya Pereyaslavska as a visiting program officer (VPO) for accessibility and universal design, effective October 1, 2014. Pereyaslavska is the Scholars Portal Accessibility Librarian at the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and the University… Read More
Thieme Chemistry relaunches website with new design and improved accessibility - October 14, 2014
Thieme Chemistry has relaunched its website for chemists. Along with a new design, the expanded http://www.thieme-chemistry.com features improved technology and an optimised user-friendly interface. Users now enjoy even faster access to the comprehensive content as well as Thieme Group products for chemists.… Read More
Cambridge University Press adopts three new initiatives to improve the visibility and accessibility of digital content - March 14, 2014
Academic publisher Cambridge University Press has announced the adoption of three new initiatives, each designed to improve the visibility and accessibility of digital content. Kudos is designed to boost the impact of content published online. Articles are enhanced with additional information by authors (such as… Read More
ARL urges FCC to support e-reader accessibility - September 23, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing a petition filed by the Coalition of E-Reader Manufacturers on September 13, 2013. The manufacturers are requesting a waiver from the FCC that would exempt e-readers from the requirement that… Read More
