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Accessibility statement for LibraryOn


This statement applies to https://libraryon.org/ (“LibraryOn”).

Last updated: Friday 31 October 2025.


Our Commitment


LibraryOn, led by the British Library and funded by Arts Council England, is committed to ensuring that our digital services are accessible to the widest possible audience. We aim to meet or exceed the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 by applying relevant portions of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA.


We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser functionality
  • zoom in up to 200% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • interact with most of the website using a screen reader (including recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We also use straightforward language to help make our content clear and understandable.

If you have a disability, AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use.


How accessible this website it


Our most recent website review was undertaken by people with lived experience of disability. This demonstrated that our design and navigation work well.

We are aware that a few areas of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Some naked links appear on the site.
  • One area of the information provided about some libraries does not provide sufficient colour contrast.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website


We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please email [email protected]. We usually respond within two working days.


Enforcement procedure


The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility


The British Library is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.


Compliance status 


The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.


Non-accessible Content


The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.


Non-compliance with the Accessibility Regulations


  • The purpose of some links on this site cannot be understood from the link text alone, meaning that people with cognitive limitations or users of assistive technologies may become disoriented by navigation to content they are not interested in. This fails WCAG 2.4.4 (Link Purpose in Context).
  • The ‘Opening Times' display panel does not have sufficient colour contrast, meaning that people with low vision or contrast impairment may not be able to distinguish the content without assistive technology. This fails WCAG 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum).

We are working to improve this and aim to resolve the issues we have identified by the end of April 2026.

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulation


The LibraryOn website draws event information directly from third party event platforms; the content is owned by the individual libraries concerned. Under Regulation 4(2)(e), the Regulations do not apply to third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by, nor under the control of, the British Library.


What we are doing to improve accessibility


Using the recommendations provided by Goss Consultancy Ltd (GCL) with input from a representative pan-disability group with lived experience of disability, including neurodiversity, visual impairment, long term health and chronic conditions, we are working to improve the accessibility of the website in the order of priority suggested by the pan-disability group. A copy of recent reports can be requested from [email protected].


How we tested this website


This website was last tested during late August 2025. The test was carried out by Goss Consultancy Ltd (GCL) and included input from people with lived experience of disability.

GCL tested a range of the website pages over a series of user journeys and tasks. These were appraised by a GCL digital accessibility specialist, with lived experience of disability, using the following general terms as a focus:

  • Aesthetic
  • Function
  • Accessibility
  • Navigation

A parallel assessment was undertaken by individuals who have a neurodiverse profile, a user of Assistive Technology who has a visual impairment, and a specialist provider of Assistive Technology for users who have a visual impairment. They undertook the journeys using Assistive Technology software and screen readers, text to speech software using a varied selection of browsers (including Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Microsoft Edge), and running software on Microsoft 11 operating platforms to mirror the experience of the majority of hardware and software that website visitors would utilise. Firefox on a OnePlus Android device was also utilised for testing. 


Preparation of this accessibility statement


This accessibility statement was prepared on Friday 31 October 2025. It was last updated on Friday 31 October 2025.

Thank you for helping us create an accessible experience for all.

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