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Library Libguide Style Guide

Style guide and best practices for creating Libguides

Accessibility

CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACCESSIBILITY/INCLUSIVE DESIGN :

Inclusive design considers:

  • accessibility for people with disabilities;
  • access to and quality of hardware, software, and Internet connectivity;
  • computer literacy and skills;
  • economic situation;
  • education;
  • geographic location;
  • culture;
  • age, including older and younger people;
  • and language.

     

FOR SVC LIBGUIDES:

  • Limit colors and fonts
    • recommended font size 14-18 pt. 16 is best.
  • Use headers (under format)
  • Keep the majority of the lettering black - avoid any color of BLUE unless it's a link.
  • Reserve underlining for hyperlinks ONLY.
  • Try to avoid using all text all the time. Provide alternative formats when possible. Link to text or multimedia formats when possible. Think about creative ways to show your audience different media, graphics, or links to illustrate your points instead of only text.
  • Create Alt text for all images and video, and captioning.
  • Use previous and next options (found in upper right side box under mountain picture)
  • Keep language clear and simple
  • Redirect URLs are not recommended for accessibility purposes.

Responsive Design

Libguides does a great job with responsive design. 

If possible, check a different device (preferebaly a cell phone or Ipad) to see how your guide looks. 

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