Aspects that interfere at access the information and interaction of the blind users with OPAC at university libraries

Perspectivas em Ciência da Informação

Sousa, Marckson Roberto Ferreira de¹  Universidade Federal da Paraíba, BR¹  Lazzarin, Fabiana Aparecida¹ 

关键词: Digital Accessibility;    University Library;    Blind User;    OPAC;    Information - access and interaction;   

DOI  :  10.1590/1981-5344/1882

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais * Escola de Biblioteconomia

【 摘 要 】

Presents a study focused on issues related to information accessibility contained in the online catalogs, also known as OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), involving both the digital and the physical environment. Analyzed by automatic accessibility tool Access Monitor and direct review by the authors of the OPAC System Management Academic Activities (SIGAA) of the Federal University of Paraíba, and highlight the importance of university libraries adopt measures to contribute to the accessibility of various audiences, including people with visual impairments. From the case study, we make recommendations as to how to improve the interaction of blind users with the OPAC of University Libraries.

【 授权许可】

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