Acessibilidade em sites de bibliotecas universitárias do Estado de Alagoas

Abstract

In a society undergoing a clear process of evolution, University Libraries have a decisive role and must adapt to the new demands of all their users and, in particular, those with disabilities. University Libraries must support inclusive higher education for students with disabilities (physical, visual, auditory, intellectual, etc.), contributing to the elimination of barriers and including them in the context of university learning. In this sense, the objective of the research is: to study the accessibility on the websites of University Libraries of public Higher Education Institutions in the state of Alagoas. The methodological path adopted exploratory research with a qualitative approach. The survey was conducted in May 2021. The sample consisted of the websites of the University Libraries of the Federal University of Alagoas, State University of Health Sciences of the State of Alagoas and State University of Alagoas. The sites surveyed are not within the desirable accessibility standards, but some initiatives in this regard can already be observed. It is possible to conclude that it is up to these institutions to devise and implement strategies that enable the doors of access to knowledge, whether in the traditional or virtual environment, to be always open to receive people with disabilities.