What considerations should be made to ensure that electronic and
information resources in a library are accessible? Be sure that
the library's World Wide Web pages and other electronic and
information resources are designed to be accessible to people
with disabilities. Consider these items in ensuring accessible
information technology. - Can the library's electronic and
information resources, including web pages, online catalogs,
indexes, and full-text databases and CD-ROMs, be accessed with a
variety of adaptive computer technologies, including text-to-
speech software? - Do library policy statements specifically
state that electronic technology should be evaluated for
accessibility as part of the procurement process (e.g., using
Section 508 standards)? - Do library web page development
guidelines require that pages adhere to accessibility guidelines
or standards (e.g., W3C web accessibility guidelines, Section
508 Standards)? - Are librarians prepared to assist patrons with
electronic resources that they can