Browsing by Author "Ostergaard, Kirsten"

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Accessibility from Scratch: One Library's Journey to Prioritize the Accessibility of Electronic Information Resources
(Routledge, 2015-09) Ostergaard, Kirsten
The increased development and use of electronic and information technology in higher education raises questions about accessibility for individuals with disabilities. In academic libraries, providing accessible electronic information resources ensures equal access and opportunity to information. This article provides a contex- 10 tual understanding of accessibility in higher education as well as strategies for evaluating, negotiating, and procuring accessible electronic resources licensed through third party vendors. KEYWORDS accessibility, academic libraries, electronic information resources, electronic and information technology (EIT), 15 voluntary product accessibility template (VPAT), Web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG), Section 508
Library-Vendor Relations: Data from a Survey of Libraries and of Vendors [dataset]
(Montana State University ScholarWorks, 2016-02) Ostergaard, Kirsten; Rossmann, Doralyn
There's Work to be Done: Exploring Library–Vendor Relations
(Taylor & Francis, 2017) Ostergaard, Kirsten; Rossmann, Doralyn
Academic library and vendor professionals were surveyed to determine strengths and weaknesses of these relationships—revealing, in some cases, conflicting priorities. The two groups offered perspectives on communication preferences, organizational strategies, priorities, and local challenges. Trends emerging from the survey results highlight a need to explore the library–vendor relationship further. This article will be of interest to academic librarians and staff working regularly with vendors in acquisitions or collection management.