Library and Learning Resources are committed to providing online resources which are accessible for all our users.
We aim to provide resources which meet or exceed level AA of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and now include an assessment of accessibility as standard practice when purchasing new resources.
Our digital collections are hosted by third party publishers on their own web platforms which are independently developed. Many publishers are prioritising digital accessibility and have their own accessibility statements.
Further information can be found below.
Help and support
If you experience any problems relating to the accessibility of our online library resources or services, or have any general queries please contact us at library@uwtsd.ac.uk
For specific help with using resources please contact your Academic Liaison Librarian.
Electronic Books
Information about accessibility for our electronic book providers and links to their accessibility guidance can be found on our E-book Collections page.
Library Catalogue
The Library Catalogue is powered by Ex Libris Primo. Primo is partially compliant with WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 level AA. Further detailed information can be found in the Primo Accessibility Report.
Online Resource Lists
Our Online Resource Lists are powered by Ex Libris Leganto. Leganto is partially compliant with WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 level AA. Further detailed information can be found in the Leganto Product Accessibility Report.
RefWorks
RefWorks is partially compliant with WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 level AA. Further detailed information can be found in the RefWorks Accessibility Guide and RefWorks Accessibility Statement.
Research Repository
The University’s Research Repositories are powered by Eprints. Accessibility statements for the repositories can be found at:
Please note that older documents may not be in an accessible format. If you wish to request an accessible copy of any document held in our research repositories please contact repository@uwtsd.ac.uk
Web Pages
Further information about the accessibility of our web pages can be found in the UWTSD Accessibility Statement.
Accessibility tools
The following tools can help users with viewing web pages and websites more comfortably.
Google Chrome Extensions:
- Selection reader (text to speech)
- Reader view (page personalisation)
- Headings Map (page outliner)
- HighContrast (contrast changer)
- CopyFish (optical character recognition)
- Spreed Speed Reading tool which helps increase your reading speed without sacrificing comprehension.
Microsoft Edge:
Firefox:
