Webinar: EU Accessibility Act & Research Libraries
LIBER Copyright and Legal Matters Working Group – EU Accessibility Act & Research Libraries
The EU Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into effect on 28th June 2025 to enhance accessibility across the EU. While similar to obligations already exist for public sector bodies, this EU regulation will mean that commercial products and services will be required to be accessible to those with disabilities. There are implications for Research Libraries as this regulation covers books, journals, and other online content as well as library technologies and devices.
This session, organised by the LIBER Copyright & Legal Matters Working Group, will cover the key aspects of the EAA, its implications for the library sector, and the benefits for individuals with disabilities, providing valuable insights and information to help you navigate the EAA.
Attendees will gain an overview of the legal requirements, and the importance of accessibility in fostering inclusivity.
Jennifer Curry Jahnke, Digital Accessibility Manager at the University of Birmingham, will open the session with an overview of the EU Accessibility Act and its legal impact on libraries. Simon Holt (Senior Product Manager, Content Accessibility, Elsevier) and Ted Gies (UX and Accessibility Program Manager, Elsevier) will then talk us through their work to ensure library content and systems are usable for all.
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