Accessibility statement for www.orkneylibrary.org.uk
This accessibility statement applies to www.orkneylibrary.org.uk.
This website is run by Orkney Library & Archive. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- Listen to most of the website using a screen reader
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
All of our downloadable documents are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and can be read through the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How accessible this website is
We believe our website meets the current accessibility regulations in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard. We regularly review our website but if you believe that there is something that we need to adjust please contact us and we will look into it.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
- library@orkney.gov.uk
- call our customer service team on 01856 873166
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 14 days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, you can contact us using one of the methods above.
Enforcement Procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person
The Library, the Archive and our Meeting Rooms have audio induction loops and you can also use the contactScotlandBSL service to contact us. We can also be contacted by emailing library@orkney.gov.uk.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Orkney Library & Archive and Orkney Islands Council is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance Status
This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard. Any known non-compliances are listed below.
Non-accessible content
We believe our website meets the current accessibility regulations and that all content is accessible. If you have any problems or believe that there is something that we need to adjust please contact us and we will look into it.
Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was prepared on 30 July 2021. It was last reviewed on 18 August 2021.
This website was last tested on 7 March 2023. The test was carried out by Silktide.