IPSWICH, Mass. — July 17, 2024 —EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has been named a leading e-book provider for the fifth year in a row by the ASPIREverified Accessibility Audit. Developed by textBOX and McNaught Consultancy, ASPIRE recognizes publishers and platforms who present a transparent position on accessibility of their content and user interface. ASPIREverified Audit Scores empower libraries to make informed vendor decisions based on data-driven insights rather than subjective criteria.
ASPIREverified is the first verification service for accessibility statements in the publishing industry. This service helps create a transparent environment for content and platforms by reviewing, scoring, and verifying the accessibility statements of publishers and vendors. EBSCO became the first platform or publisher to achieve a maximum score in 2019 and has maintained a commitment to accessibility receiving the maximum score every year since.
In addition to participating in the ASPIRE audit, EBSCO strives to comply with the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1 level A and AA, the U.S. Section 508 Standards of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, and UK and EU accessibility legislation for Public Sector Bodies (UK, EU). EBSCO is preparing to address new requirements under the upcoming European Accessibility Act and ADA Title II regulations.
EBSCO eBooks offers access to a diverse collection of e-book content and is fully integrated with EBSCOhost and EBSCO Discovery Service. EBSCO eBooks offers more than 2,500,000 high-quality e-books including 460,000+ DRM-free titles, from more than 1,500 major academic publishers and university presses from around the world.
To learn more about EBSCO eBooks commitment to accessibility, and to discover more about the platform, visit: https://www.ebsco.com/technology/accessibility.
About EBSCO Information Services
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Briana Peters
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