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Accessibility statement for LibraryOn

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

Last Updated: 7 February 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. For example:

  • You can zoom in up to 300% on most pages without problems
  • You can navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • You can navigate most of the website using speech recognition software

You can listen to most of the website using a screen reader (tested to date on Windows Narrator, macOS VoiceOver, and soon to be tested with Android TalkBack)


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


Conformance Status


At present, the site is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA, due to:

  • Pending: A more comprehensive accessibility audit, which will verify any remaining issues.
  • Known Issues:
    • Map Contrast: We are updating our library finder map styling to achieve sufficient colour contrast.
    • Hotspots Component: We are improving its keyboard and screen reader support.
    • Further Testing: We plan to test with Android TalkBack and various mobile browser versions across Android and iOS.

We expect to address these issues shortly and conduct or commission a full accessibility audit in April 2025.


Measures to Support Accessibility


We have taken or are taking the following measures:

  • Design and Development Practices: We incorporate accessibility into the design and development process using tools like Lighthouse and Axe DevTools to evaluate and fix issues. We make accessibility checks as standard when we add new content to the website.
  • Manual Testing: We test keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility (Windows Narrator, macOS VoiceOver, and soon TalkBack).
  • Ongoing Improvements: We will be increasing contrast for our map components, search fields, and ensuring loading states are announced to assistive technologies.
  • Future Enhancements: Pending decisions (e.g., adding a sitemap for multiple navigation options) to further comply with SC 2.4.5 (Multiple Ways).

Feedback and Contact Information


If you need information on this website in a different format, or if you encounter any accessibility barriers, please email [email protected].

We usually respond within two working days.


Reporting Accessibility Problems


We value your feedback. If you find any problems not listed on this page or believe we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please email us at [email protected] with a description of the issue.


Enforcement Procedure (UK)


The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (“the accessibility regulations”). If you’re not satisfied with our response to your complaint, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).


Preparation of this Accessibility Statement


This statement was prepared on 16 January 2023, and last reviewed/updated on 07 February 2025. We based our initial review on internal checks (Lighthouse, Axe DevTools) and manual testing with Windows Narrator and macOS VoiceOver. A more comprehensive audit is scheduled for April 2025.


We will update this statement once we have:

  • Completed testing with Android TalkBack.
  • Updated our map contrast and hotspots component.
  • Conducted or commissioned a thorough accessibility audit.

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