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Episode 30 -ADA Resources in the Library

Episode 30 -ADA Resources in the Library

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In this episode of the Instruction Request Podcast, cohosts Beryl White-Bing (Virtual Learning Librarian) and Lauren Odum (Instruction Librarian) share practical ADA/digital accessibility resources available through the Thomas G. Carpenter Library (UNF) and highlight why accessibility matters for inclusive learning.

You’ll hear an interview with Jim Rickerson (Systems Librarian), who explains what digital accessibility means for students, faculty, and staff—and what the library is doing to meet ADA accessibility requirements across key systems like the library website and LibGuides.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What digital accessibility means in real life (beyond “compliance”)
  • Common barriers in online content (LibGuides, PDFs, forms, videos, websites)
  • Library efforts to improve accessibility: proper heading structure, descriptive links, color contrast, alt text, and accessible PDFs
  • Helpful tools and tips: WAVE, WebAIM, and Adobe Acrobat Pro for PDF accessibility checks
  • Campus support: how CIRT and accessibility offices can help with training and guidance
  • A spotlight on the library’s Disability Resources LibGuide
  • Library support services help at the Access Services Desk
  • Access equipment and accommodations (including resources located in Room 2300)
  • A quick “research question of the day” segment: navigating Module 6 of the Ready for Research Badge
  • A reminder about Library Open Office Hours and how students can drop in (even in groups)

Need help today? ✅ Drop into Library Open Office Hours (Zoom) ✅ Schedule a Research Consultation ✅ Submit an Instruction Request

Keywords: UNF Library, ADA Resources, Digital Accessibility, LibGuides, Screen Readers, Accessible PDFs, Alt Text, Captions, Universal Design, CIRT/CERT, Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Instruction Request Podcast

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Publication Date:

3-5-2026

City:

Jacksonville, Florida

Keywords:

AI; Artificial Intelligence; Generative AI; Instruction; Pedagogy

Disciplines:

Higher Education | Library and Information Science | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Episode 30 -ADA Resources in the Library

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