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Interested User/Hold during Aquisition
by pkaiser＠middlebury.edu May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Hello, If anyone has information about why when "Interested User" and "Hold Item" is selected during our ordering process, the system doesn’t show that an Interested User or a Hold was entered during the initial ordering process once we receive and scan it in. I'm sure this is related to our patrons not receiving a notice as well, which has also been an issue. I've been troubleshooting this with ExLibris support for 3 months now and seem to be going nowhere.. I've passed off to a few different representatives so far, who don't seem to communicate with each other or read my ticket description. Thank you.

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Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display
by Manuela Schwendener April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Hi See https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Primo/Product_Documentation/020Primo_VE… "June 2025: Support the page title labels (Header/Footer Tiles Labels)" Kind regards Manuela Von: Nancy Babb <babb(a)buffalo.edu<mailto:babb@buffalo.edu>> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. April 2025 16:35 An: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca<mailto:mweiler@wlu.ca>>; eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:eluna-accessibility@exlibrisusers.org>; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:canrug@exlibrisusers.org>> Betreff: [Eluna-accessibility] Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display I find the same result: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> Best, --Nancy Nancy Babb Discovery Services Librarian University Libraries University at Buffalo State University of New York Buffalo, New York 14260-1110 phone (716) 645-0394 e-mail babb(a)buffalo.edu<mailto:babb@buffalo.edu> https://library.buffalo.edu/ From: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca<mailto:mweiler@wlu.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:46 PM To: eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:eluna-accessibility@exlibrisusers.org>; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:canrug@exlibrisusers.org>> Subject: [Eluna-accessibility] WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display I would appreciate it if someone who has access to the Primo NDE, can try this WCAG test: Test environment 1. Search for an article or book 2. Open the full record display Testing procedure Apply the test procedures in WCAG Failure test F25<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/failures/F25> ("This describes a failure condition when the web page has a title, but the title does not identify the contents or purpose of the web page.") Procedure 1. Check whether the title of each web page identifies the contents or purpose of the web page . Expected Results * If check #1 is false, then this failure condition applies and the content fails this Success Criterion. Results When I do it, I notice: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> for multiple items This is concerning because WCAG 2.x (A) success criteria 2.4.2 is intended to protect<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/page-titled#benefits> users with these disabilities: * People with visual disabilities will benefit from being able to differentiate content when multiple web pages are open. * People with cognitive disabilities, limited short-term memory and reading disabilities also benefit from the ability to identify content by its title. * This criterion also benefits people with severe mobility impairments whose mode of operation relies on audio when navigating between web pages. Please let me know what you find. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display
by Manuela Schwendener April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

PS - and you are right, these labels are not visible in the NDE yet. I sent a feedback to Ex Libris about it. Von: Manuela Schwendener Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. April 2025 18:47 An: 'Nancy Babb' <babb(a)buffalo.edu> Cc: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca>; eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org> Betreff: Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display Hi Just to add: this is also a problem for some Primo VE catalogs. Configuration - Discovery - Labels - Header/Footer Tiles Labels See list of labels in the screenshot. Kind regards Manuela -- Manuela Schwendener | Systembibliothekarin IZ-Koordination & Bibliothekssupport Universität Basel | Universitätsbibliothek | Bibliotheksnetz Region Basel Schönbeinstrasse 18-20 | Postfach | 4056 Basel | Schweiz Tel +41 61 207 10 79 E-Mail manuela.schwendener(a)unibas.ch<mailto:manuela.schwendener@unibas.ch> | https://ub.unibas.ch<https://ub.unibas.ch/> Dieses E-Mail enthält möglicherweise vertrauliche Informationen. Wenn Sie nicht der richtige Adressat sind oder dieses E-Mail irrtümlich erhalten haben, informieren Sie bitte sofort den Absender und vernichten Sie dieses Mail. Das unerlaubte Kopieren sowie die unbefugte Weitergabe ist nicht gestattet. Von: Nancy Babb <babb(a)buffalo.edu<mailto:babb@buffalo.edu>> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. April 2025 16:35 An: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca<mailto:mweiler@wlu.ca>>; eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:eluna-accessibility@exlibrisusers.org>; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:canrug@exlibrisusers.org>> Betreff: [Eluna-accessibility] Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display I find the same result: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> Best, --Nancy Nancy Babb Discovery Services Librarian University Libraries University at Buffalo State University of New York Buffalo, New York 14260-1110 phone (716) 645-0394 e-mail babb(a)buffalo.edu<mailto:babb@buffalo.edu> https://library.buffalo.edu/ From: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca<mailto:mweiler@wlu.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:46 PM To: eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:eluna-accessibility@exlibrisusers.org>; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:canrug@exlibrisusers.org>> Subject: [Eluna-accessibility] WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display I would appreciate it if someone who has access to the Primo NDE, can try this WCAG test: Test environment 1. Search for an article or book 2. Open the full record display Testing procedure Apply the test procedures in WCAG Failure test F25<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/failures/F25> ("This describes a failure condition when the web page has a title, but the title does not identify the contents or purpose of the web page.") Procedure 1. Check whether the title of each web page identifies the contents or purpose of the web page . Expected Results · If check #1 is false, then this failure condition applies and the content fails this Success Criterion. Results When I do it, I notice: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> for multiple items This is concerning because WCAG 2.x (A) success criteria 2.4.2 is intended to protect<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/page-titled#benefits> users with these disabilities: * People with visual disabilities will benefit from being able to differentiate content when multiple web pages are open. * People with cognitive disabilities, limited short-term memory and reading disabilities also benefit from the ability to identify content by its title. * This criterion also benefits people with severe mobility impairments whose mode of operation relies on audio when navigating between web pages. Please let me know what you find. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display
by Manuela Schwendener April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Hi Just to add: this is also a problem for some Primo VE catalogs. Configuration - Discovery - Labels - Header/Footer Tiles Labels See list of labels in the screenshot. Kind regards Manuela -- Manuela Schwendener | Systembibliothekarin IZ-Koordination & Bibliothekssupport Universität Basel | Universitätsbibliothek | Bibliotheksnetz Region Basel Schönbeinstrasse 18-20 | Postfach | 4056 Basel | Schweiz Tel +41 61 207 10 79 E-Mail manuela.schwendener(a)unibas.ch<mailto:manuela.schwendener@unibas.ch> | https://ub.unibas.ch<https://ub.unibas.ch/> Dieses E-Mail enthält möglicherweise vertrauliche Informationen. Wenn Sie nicht der richtige Adressat sind oder dieses E-Mail irrtümlich erhalten haben, informieren Sie bitte sofort den Absender und vernichten Sie dieses Mail. Das unerlaubte Kopieren sowie die unbefugte Weitergabe ist nicht gestattet. Von: Nancy Babb <babb(a)buffalo.edu> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. April 2025 16:35 An: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca>; eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org> Betreff: [Eluna-accessibility] Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display I find the same result: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> Best, --Nancy Nancy Babb Discovery Services Librarian University Libraries University at Buffalo State University of New York Buffalo, New York 14260-1110 phone (716) 645-0394 e-mail babb(a)buffalo.edu<mailto:babb@buffalo.edu> https://library.buffalo.edu/ From: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca<mailto:mweiler@wlu.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:46 PM To: eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:eluna-accessibility@exlibrisusers.org>; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:canrug@exlibrisusers.org>> Subject: [Eluna-accessibility] WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display I would appreciate it if someone who has access to the Primo NDE, can try this WCAG test: Test environment 1. Search for an article or book 2. Open the full record display Testing procedure Apply the test procedures in WCAG Failure test F25<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/failures/F25> ("This describes a failure condition when the web page has a title, but the title does not identify the contents or purpose of the web page.") Procedure 1. Check whether the title of each web page identifies the contents or purpose of the web page . Expected Results · If check #1 is false, then this failure condition applies and the content fails this Success Criterion. Results When I do it, I notice: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> for multiple items This is concerning because WCAG 2.x (A) success criteria 2.4.2 is intended to protect<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/page-titled#benefits> users with these disabilities: * People with visual disabilities will benefit from being able to differentiate content when multiple web pages are open. * People with cognitive disabilities, limited short-term memory and reading disabilities also benefit from the ability to identify content by its title. * This criterion also benefits people with severe mobility impairments whose mode of operation relies on audio when navigating between web pages. Please let me know what you find. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display
by Mark Weiler April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

I would appreciate it if someone who has access to the Primo NDE, can try this WCAG test: Test environment 1. Search for an article or book 2. Open the full record display Testing procedure Apply the test procedures in WCAG Failure test F25<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/failures/F25> ("This describes a failure condition when the web page has a title, but the title does not identify the contents or purpose of the web page.") Procedure 1. Check whether the title of each web page identifies the contents or purpose of the web page . Expected Results * If check #1 is false, then this failure condition applies and the content fails this Success Criterion. Results When I do it, I notice: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> for multiple items This is concerning because WCAG 2.x (A) success criteria 2.4.2 is intended to protect<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/page-titled#benefits> users with these disabilities: * People with visual disabilities will benefit from being able to differentiate content when multiple web pages are open. * People with cognitive disabilities, limited short-term memory and reading disabilities also benefit from the ability to identify content by its title. * This criterion also benefits people with severe mobility impairments whose mode of operation relies on audio when navigating between web pages. Please let me know what you find. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Accessibility gathering! April 29th
by Mark Weiler April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Accessibility Champions! A gathering is happening! Ex Libris customers are invited to an event hosted by the Collaborative Futures Accessibility subcommittee. Relay this invitation to others you know! Improving the experiences of people with disabilities is an individual and collective responsibility. Learning about Disabilities and Academia: Listening to User Testimony Users with disabilities often share their experiences so others can better understand how to remove obstacles. The OCUL Collaborative Futures Accessibility subcommittee (CFA) invites university and colleges that use Primo VE or Alma to come together to broaden our understanding of users by watching and discussing parts of the 2024 ArXiv Accessibility forum. As a group, we’ll watch parts of “Deaf Hub at RIT,” a presentation about the ways deaf and hard of hearing researchers navigate academia, followed by parts of “Sonification,” which explores multi-model research outputs in science that go beyond the visual. This will be followed by a guided discussion and how attendees are trying to improve the accessibility of Primo VE and Alma and how the experience of these users can be taken into consideration. * April 29, 1pm to 2pm Eastern * Register for this Zoom event<https://ocul.zoom.us/meeting/register/FhCsNKM0SFuA9CjeGsS0Lg#/registration> The Collaborative Futures Accessibility subcommittee is part of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and aims to proactively identify and remove barriers that disadvantage individuals with disabilities when using library software products, including Primo VE and Alma. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Accessibility and rollout for Primo NDE
by Mark Weiler April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Hi Primo Product Team, I had asked this question at the Primo NDE webinar today. Hoping the question can be responded here to the group: What is the expected level of accessibility of the NDE for people with disabilities at each phase of the roll out (e.g., Generic Trial Environment; Managed General Release; General Release)? When I looked recently, there were some obvious WCAG failures. Thank you, Mark Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Engaging Vendors on E-Resource Accessibility
by Cody Hackett March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

Dear CoP Collective Wisdom, I'm excited to be part of this community and look forward to learning from you all. One challenge I've been working through is how to engage vendors in more productive conversations about electronic resource accessibility-particularly during the purchase evaluation process but also throughout the entire e-resource lifecycle. While accessibility is often framed as a compliance issue, I'm interested in reframing the conversation to position it as a value-add that enhances usability for all users, broadens market reach, and differentiates vendors from their competitors. Have you found particular approaches that resonate with vendors? For example: * Effective framing strategies that lead to real commitments * Contractual language or requirements that have helped secure accessibility improvements * Methods for holding vendors accountable beyond initial promises I'd love to hear what has worked (or hasn't) in your experience. Thanks in advance for any insights! Best, Cody W. Hackett Director of Continuing Electronic Resources and Licensing Gladson-Ripley Room 162 University of Arkansas Libraries <https://libraries.uark.edu/> Schedule a time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/bec1e09f6fd6498ca6081968a8c5da6d…>

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Motion passed: Accessibility and individual and collective responsibility
by Mark Weiler March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

Hi everyone, (could someone please relay this to IGeLU list?) I wanted to let the wider community know about this motion recently passed at a meeting of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)'s Collaborative Futures Accessibility<https://ocul.on.ca/cf-accessibility-subcommittee> (CFA) sub-committee. If your library or consortium is advancing initiatives within Primo VE, Alma, RapidILL, etc. * to proactively remove obstacles that disadvantage individuals with disabilities or * to add features that improve the user experience for people with disabilities, then please email me as CFA would like to build connections with you. OCUL = Ontario Council of University Libraries CFA = OCUL's Collaborative Futures Accessibility (CFA) sub-committee. Whereas CFA is also founded on the understanding that accessibility is a collective responsibility requiring collaboration and consultation across OCUL member institutions, Whereas Collaborative Future Accessibility sub-committee (CFA) has a responsibility to proactively identify and remove existing and potential barriers, Whereas CFA is to champion proactively identifying and removing barriers that disadvantage individuals with disabilities Whereas an ELUNA/IGeLU Accessibility Community of Practice has been formed and the ExLibris Canadian Regional User Group (CANRUG) has been formed. Be it resolved that Collaborative Future Accessibility sub-committee recognizes that its responsibility to proactively identify and remove obstacles that disadvantage individuals with disabilities and to champion accessibility exists within a widening collective responsibility that includes OCUL members, ELUNA/IGELU and CANRUG. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) Chair, Collaborative Futures Accessibility (CFA) sub-committee JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Two questions
by Lori Hilterbrand Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

Hi all, So glad this list is here and grateful in advance for your help. When creating an email or a document with a QR Code, do screen readers treat those any differently than other images? I'm assuming I should still provide alt-text but wanted to make certain nothing more is needed. And, I don't seem to have the next community of practice meeting on my calendar - can someone post the invite or Zoom link to the list? Thanks everyone! Lori Lori Hilterbrand (she/her) Resource Sharing and Fulfillment Orbis Cascade Alliance lhilterbrand(a)orbiscascade.org (541) 246-2471 Regular Schedule: M-F 7a-4p, pacific Out of Office: April 11, May 30, June 2 Limited Availability: March 12-14 Staff & Council Meetings, April 23-25 OLA

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