Electronic Document Accessibility Bootcamp

Class Description

This presentation will cover ADA Title II/Section 508 accessibility standards for digital content and common formatting tools used to make electronic documents accessible. Attendees will learn how documents interact with machine readers, the basic requirements needed for accessibility, and explore the tools and processes found in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro. The session will include a live demo applying accessibility formatting to both born-digital and scan-to-PDF documents.

This class is for educational and informational purposes in alignment with NNLM goals and does not offer medical advice.

This course advances the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s mission by equipping participants with the skills to use reliable biomedical and health information to improve community health literacy and equitable access to vital resources.

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct.

Speaker Information

Elizabeth Holt has recently come to academic librarianship after a career in archaeology and art restoration. She enjoys working with collections as the institutional repository manager and the head of digital projects at LSU Health New Orleans Libraries. Her current projects include building digital archives for the institution's historic collections and providing guidance on accessibility compliance for electronic documents. She has 1 child, 2 rabbits and 3 cats, and enjoys escaping New Orleans summers as often and for as long as possible.