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Cook 206Z/Room B

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Full Concurrent Session

Start Date

24-4-2026 12:30 PM

Description

In response to evolving accessibility standards and legal requirements, our university library launched a comprehensive project to improve both accessibility and discoverability within the institutional repository. This initiative focused on two critical areas: file remediation and metadata enhancement. To address accessibility barriers, graduate students were engaged to assist with remediating existing files, ensuring compliance with WCAG guidelines, and creating inclusive formats for diverse users. Concurrently, library staff completed metadata remediation, refining descriptive elements and subject headings to optimize searchability and improve resource visibility across platforms. This presentation will discuss the process, success, and challenges of this large project over a short period of time.

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Apr 24th, 12:30 PM

Scholarly Commons Updates: Complying with Accessibility Laws at Augusta University

Cook 206Z/Room B

In response to evolving accessibility standards and legal requirements, our university library launched a comprehensive project to improve both accessibility and discoverability within the institutional repository. This initiative focused on two critical areas: file remediation and metadata enhancement. To address accessibility barriers, graduate students were engaged to assist with remediating existing files, ensuring compliance with WCAG guidelines, and creating inclusive formats for diverse users. Concurrently, library staff completed metadata remediation, refining descriptive elements and subject headings to optimize searchability and improve resource visibility across platforms. This presentation will discuss the process, success, and challenges of this large project over a short period of time.