Many academic libraries maintain online guides to teach citation formatting, but how accessible are these guides? Imagine reading the text aloud: how much information would the listener miss? Relying heavily on visual cues and examples, citation guides present special accessibility challenges. We'll investigate techniques for enriching and improving these webpages, including particular considerations for screen reader users.
Participants will: 1. Consider specific accessibility concerns associated with the teaching of formal citation. 2. Apply principles of accessible design to the revision or creation of online citation guides. 3. Recognize and remedy barriers to the effective use of assistive technologies.
