Colquhoun, CristinaEssmiller, KathyReiter, Holly2021-11-292021-11-292021-10-15Colquhoun, C., Essmiller, K., & Reiter, H. (2021, Oct. 15). Rethinking accessibility design practices in libraries. Presentation at the 2021 Florida Association of College and Research Libraries [remote].https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14446/331275Creating accessible library spaces and services is a practice that produces an inclusive and welcoming environment for patrons of all abilities. The ability to do this effectively, however, is a task made up of a wide variety of knowledge and skills, as well as thoughtful and purposeful planning.Few would disagree on the benefits of accessible spaces and services, especially since it’s legally required, however it’s rare to find a workplace that infuses accessibility practices and mindsets into each and every role and responsibility. Even with the best of intentions, it’s common practice for libraries to treat accessibility as a discrete task relegated to specific individuals who “make things accessible” after the fact. In the long run, this type of accessibility framework is likely to cause inefficiencies, focus on compliance instead of equity, and may lead to “othering.”In this presentation, participants will explore a reframing of accessibility in libraries, one that normalizes accessibility practices as a foundational part of every role and process.application/pdfThis material has been previously published. In the Oklahoma State University Library's institutional repository this version is made available through the open access principles and the terms of agreement/consent between the author(s) and the publisher. The permission policy on the use, reproduction or distribution of the material falls under fair use for educational, scholarship, and research purposes. Contact Digital Resources and Discovery Services at lib-dls@okstate.edu or 405-744-9161 for further information.Presentationaccessibilitylibrariesequityuniversal designhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/