The increased development and use of electronic and information technology in higher education raises questions about accessibility for individuals with disabilities. In academic libraries, providing accessible electronic information resources ensures equal access and opportunity to information. This article provides a contextual understanding of accessibility in higher education as well as strategies for evaluating, negotiating, and procuring accessible electronic resources licensed through third party vendors.
The dataset includes the results of two surveys created to evaluate the library-vendor relationship. One survey includes results from academic library professionals and the other from vendor professionals.
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