"Accessibility is not just a good idea, it's the law." (West 22).
"Globally, it is estimated that more than five billion people own mobile devices. That means that anytime, anywhere access is a global expectation for libraries to consider. Your library mobile technology strategy should focus on satisfying your library patrons as they browse your site from their mobile devices."
Libraries have websites where patrons can download ebooks and audio books at any time. Often there is a feature that will return the book on a due date so the patron does not need to worry about it. Libraries also have databases where patrons can search for information of interest.
Information can be loaded onto many devices, iPhones, Android Phones, other smart phones, tablets, ereaders, and computers. Patrons can access information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Libraries are not open all those hours.
"Above all, it’s important to stay aware about assistive and adaptive culture and technology in the same way you’d keep on top of all the rest of your library technology. Ask your patrons what they are using, and familiarize yourself with the community of experts who have deep knowledge about this topic." (West 24)
Local Library Links:
San Diego County Public Library
Escondido Public Library
San Diego Public Library
Works Cited:
west, jessamyn. “Accessibility Is More Than Curb Cuts and ALT Tags.” Computers in Libraries, vol. 36, no. 1, Jan. 2016, pp. 22–24. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lxh&AN=112316569&site=ehost-live&scope=site.
Library Mobile Technology - Trends, Insights and More
Technology | December 18, 2019
You make a good point about taking with patrons to find out what technology they are using. It will be so important to stay on top of technology developments in order to assist patrons.
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