GALILEO and the Georgia Public Library Service are committed to ensuring that our websites and digital resources are accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which are the internationally recognized standards for web accessibility established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

We continuously work to ensure our platforms are user-friendly and accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology. This includes regular monitoring and updates to maintain compliance with accessibility standards.

Accessibility Features

GALILEO and the Georgia Public Library Services websites include a number of features designed to improve accessibility for users, including:

• Text alternatives for non-text content, such as images.
• Captions and other alternatives for multimedia content.
• Keyboard navigation capabilities, so users can navigate without a mouse.
• Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and assistive devices.

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our websites by:

• Regularly reviewing and testing our website to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Providing accessibility training for our staff and stakeholders.
• Actively incorporating feedback from users to address and fix any accessibility barriers.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our sites. If you experience any accessibility issues or barriers, please let us know. You can report these issues using the USG Feedback Form.

We are committed to resolving any issues as promptly as possible and continually improving the accessibility of our websites. Thank you for helping us ensure that GALILEO and the Georgia Public Library Service continue to be valuable and accessible resources for everyone.