Chapter 3 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 58, no. 5), “Designing for All,” takes a look at accessibility and how to make information literacy tutorials accessible by all. First, we look at why accessibility is needed and how to ensure all elements of a tutorial are accessible. We also take a look at how universal design applies to learning and how to create tutorials that are culturally inclusive.
Author Biography
Yvonne Mery
Yvonne Mery, Associate Librarian, leads the Instructional Design and e-Learning unit at the University of Arizona Libraries. She is also adjunct professor in the iSchool at the University of Arizona, where she teaches courses in research methods and e-learning. Ms. Mery has designed and implemented online courses in information literacy skills for undergraduate students and collaborated with departments across campus to support students and instructors in their research needs. She has authored several papers and a book on the integration of information literacy in online classes and presented at numerous national conferences on best practices for online information literacy instruction. Ms. Mery has also designed and delivered workshops and courses in instructional design and tutorial development. She is the cofounder of Sidecar Learning, an e-learning platform. In addition to her MLS, she also holds an MA in teaching English as a second language and a BA in English literature. She has extensive experience working with a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students.
