A Group Project: Operationalizing Accessibility Standards in the Licensing Lifecycle

Ensuring equitable access to licensed content is required under ADA Title II. The presenter highlights one institution’s overarching strategy to embed specific accessibility language into agreements. The session details the practical tools created, specifically the use of a grouping system to categorize vendor compliance. The presenter will examine the workflows used, including a specialized tracking form and how custom Alma License Terms can record license accessibility language. The presenter will also discuss plans for working with vendors (with the help of the Office of Digital Accessibility) to push for continual improvements in accessibility.