If your library interested in making your resources accessible to all patrons? Then join us for an informative discussion of the benefits of EEAAPs. The pandemic helped to emphasize how important online access to resources are to users who have no other way of obtaining library materials. However, material must be accessible for all users, including those with disabilities. EEAAPs (Equally Effective Alternate Access Plans) are an effective means of ensuring that there are alternative procedure in place that will enable library users with physical and visual disabilities to access materials.
By the end of this webinar, the participant will be able to:
By the end of this webinar, the participant will be able to:
- Delineate the necessity of an EEAAP for libraries
- Provide examples of EEAAP implementation in libraries
- Describe steps to implement an EEAAP
The presenters are:
Frank Sweis is the User Experience Librarian for Northwestern Libraries since 2020. Previous to joining the library he was a UX/CX Analyst in information technology. He has a background in research and design and holds an MS in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University.
Bob Trautvetter, has been in IT at Northwestern for the past 20 years and has been in his current role for the past 5 years.
Mary Aagard, is the Head of Acquisitions and Collections at Albertsons Library, Boise State University, and previously served as Head of Access Services.
Pam Kindelberger, is the Library Specialist, Manager for Ordering, Interlibrary Loan and Gifts at Albertsons Library, Boise State University.
