Assessing the State of Publicly Available Library Accessibility Information: Guidelines Based on a Review of Policies at SUNY Libraries

Colleen Lougen; Claire Payne; Carli Spina

doi:10.5860/crl.86.3.394

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About The Authors

Colleen Lougen is Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian at SUNY New Paltz, email: lougenc@newpaltz.edu

Claire Payne is College of Art and Design Liaison/Librarian at Rochester Institute of Technology, email: ccpwml@rit.edu

Carli Spina is Associate Professor/Head of Research & Instructional Services at Fashion Institute of Technology, email: carli_spina@fitnyc.edu

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Assessing the State of Publicly Available Library Accessibility Information: Guidelines Based on a Review of Policies at SUNY Libraries

Colleen Lougen, Claire Payne, Carli Spina

Abstract

Policy language plays a central role in ensuring that academic libraries are accessible and inclusive to patrons with disabilities. However, relevant accessibility information is often missing from publicly available library policies. This article uses findings from a content analysis of SUNY libraries’ public collection development and accessibility policies to gain insight into current trends and develop best practices in the creation of accessibility policy language.