Chapter 1, “Why Is Video Accessibility Important?” of Library Technology Reports (vol. 57, no. 3) explains how the prevalence of video content on the internet and the ways in which libraries use video content make it important that videos be made accessible for all users. It also offers background on who has a need for accessible videos.
Author Biography
Carli Spina
Carli Spina is an associate professor and the head of Research & Instructional Services at SUNY’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Library in New York City. She specializes in accessibility, universal design, user experience, and copyright. She is the author of the forthcoming book Creating Inclusive Libraries by Applying Universal Design and regularly teaches courses and workshops on accessibility and universal design.
