At the Analytical Sciences Digital Library (ASDL), we want our website to be accessible and easy to use for everyone, including people with disabilities.
Our goal is to provide students, educators, researchers, and other visitors with equal access to the educational materials and resources available through ASDL.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We aim to follow recognized web accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, as we continue to develop and improve the website.
Accessibility is an ongoing process. We work to make our content easier to navigate, understand, and use across different devices, browsers, and assistive technologies.
Accessibility Features
The ASDL website is designed with accessibility in mind, including:
- Keyboard navigation: Supporting navigation and interaction without requiring a mouse.
- Clear page structure: Using headings and consistent layouts to help visitors find information.
- Readable content: Using legible typography, appropriate spacing, and colour contrast.
- Responsive design: Making content accessible across desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
- Alternative text: Providing text descriptions for meaningful images where available.
- Accessible forms: Working to ensure forms and interactive elements can be used with assistive technologies.
Educational Materials and External Resources
ASDL provides access to a wide range of educational materials, including articles, laboratory activities, datasets, images, videos, and resources contributed by members of the scientific community.
Some materials were created before current accessibility standards were widely adopted. Others link to external websites that are maintained by third parties.
While we aim to improve accessibility throughout the library, some older materials, downloadable documents, multimedia content, or external resources may not be fully accessible.
Need Assistance?
If you encounter an accessibility barrier while using ASDL, or need help accessing a particular resource, we encourage you to contact us.
When reporting an issue, it is helpful to include the page URL, a brief description of the problem, and any assistive technology you were using.
We welcome feedback and will review accessibility concerns as part of our ongoing efforts to improve the website.
Contact us: Contact ASDL
Ongoing Improvements
As ASDL continues to grow, accessibility remains an important consideration in how we organize, present, and maintain our educational resources.
We are committed to identifying barriers, improving existing content where possible, and considering accessibility as new features and materials are added.