Accessibility Resources for MSU Libraries Staff

MSUL Accessibility Purchasing Procedures For Electronic Resources

MSUL Accessibility Purchasing Factors (Note: MSU sign-in to Google Drive required)

MSU Libraries Ebook Accessibility Comparison - December 2022

The MSU Libraries attempts to insert the Big Ten Academic Alliance Library E-Resource Accessibility Group's ideal accessibility language into our e-resource licenses.

Summary of Accessibility Language

• Comply with the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA) by supporting assistive technology consistent with standards in WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Ensure product maintenance and upgrades do not compromise accessibility.
• Provide a current and accurate Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).
• If the product does not comply, vendor must adapt materials in a timely manner at no cost.
• Materials can be adapted for accessibility by the licensee and the end user.

The MSU Libraries has performed some internal accessibility evaluations but mostly rely on accessibility evaluations from the Library Accessibility Alliance (previously completed/funded by the Big Ten).

A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that provides information about how well a product conforms with accessibility guidelines.

• Can be used to quickly get an idea as to what aspects of a product are known to be inaccessible.
• The contents of VPATs are self-disclosed by vendors, and may not address the overall product usability when using assistive technology.
• They are not a replacement for third-party accessibility evaluations.

Accessibility Information Available in FOLIO

• Accessibility Clause
  • Describes if there is an accessibility clause in the vendor's license agreement.
  • More information is available in the Accessibility License Language section.
• Accessibility Remediation
  • Describes if there is a process or contact information to request content remediation.
• Accessibility VPAT
  • Describes if the vendor provided a VPAT for their product or service.
  • More information is available in the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) section.
• Vendor Accessibility Information
  • Describes if the vendor has a publicly available accessibility page with information such as an accessibility statement, contact information, and/or other accessibility policies.

How to Find Accessibility Information in FOLIO

1. Visit FOLIO and log in.
2. Within FOLIO, select the Licenses item in the top menu bar.
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3. A list of licenses should appear along with a Search & Filter pane on the left.
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4. Use the search bar on the top-left corner to find a specific license.
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5. Once a license is selected, its information will be displayed on the pane on the right.
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6. Accessibility information is located within the Terms section, click the Terms section to expand it.
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7. Once the terms section has been expanded, the accessibility related fields can be scrolled into view, starting with the Accessibility Clause term.
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8. Additional accessibility related documents may be in the Supplementary documents section as noted by accessibility fields.
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