December 11, 2023

The library is for everyone! Alexandria is accessibility-friendly, and there are a lot of ways you can adapt and customize your setup for you and your patrons.

First, here are ways Alexandria is already user-friendly:

• 24/7 remote access to Alexandria (if properly set up)

• Cloud Hosting services

• Keyboard-only access with a logical, cycle-back tabbing order

• Several ways to find pages (URL, through Researcher or Tools, and Explore panes)

• Clear headings and labels

• Visible and clear keyboard focus

• Consistent menus, icons, and buttons

• Suggested fixes when users make errors

• Plain text instead of images of text

• Scanners with loud beeps and/or light notifications

Next, here are some things YOU can do to make Alexandria even easier for patrons to use:

• Styles let you choose colors with more contrast (e.g. choose Classic or Professional, rather than Seafoam)
• Maps help patrons easily find where items are located
  
  
• Explore Panes allow you to add pre-searches with images for simple finds and messages to guide your patrons

• Bulletin Boards give you a place to upload sign language videos and provide clear descriptions of resources