Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Library Data Lab.

This website is run by the University of Southampton Library Services. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand where possible.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of the website are not accessible:

  • You cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read or audio recording: Email us at digitalscholarship@soton.ac.uk reporting accessibility problems with the website.

The Library Data Lab website also acts as a gateway for a number of third-party services over which Southampton has no direct control. Where accessibility issues arise in relation to third-party services, and these issues are not already noted in the service’s Accessibility Statement(s), we will contact the appropriate supplier and encourage them to take remedial action. Third-party services which can be accessed through the website are listed below, and where available, a link to the Accessibility Statement from the supplier of that service has been provided:

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 are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service(EASS).

Technical Information about the website’s accessibility

The University of Southampton Library Services 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 partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 in conformance with the AA standard, due to the non-compliance and exemptions listed below. You can also see the full list of the WCAG 2.1 on the W3 website.

Non Accessible content

Some links may fail the WCAG 2.1 success criterion 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) by not holding the full context of the link. The most common instances of these will be the full URL link or a link attached to the phrase “click here”. Web-authors have been taught about how to form links and links will be periodically reviewed and changed to ensure that they are removed.

Disproportionate burden

We currently have no items we would classify as disproportionate burden. This may change as regulations and content changes, or if items are discovered that we would classify under this heading.

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

We currently have no items we would classify as not with the scope of accessibility regulations.