Creating Accessible Online Instruction Using Universal Design Principles

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There has been a long-standing need for increased accessibility in library instruction. Many librarians, like Brady Lund, have been making this point for years. However, it has never been more apparent to the wider librarian community than during the COVID-19 pandemic. While Lund could not have known while writing Creating Accessible Online Instruction Using Universal Design Principles in 2019 that a major pandemic was just around the corner, it turned out to be a well-timed publication. Even as many institutions have shifted back to predominantly in-person instruction, many libraries are performing an increasing amount of instruction online. That many librarians faced a big learning curve around accessibility when moving instructional services online illustrates why this book is essential for libraries with a public instruction component.This book is recommended for academic libraries, public libraries, and library schools. Universal Design for Learning is one of the most well-regarded instructional frameworks in education and having a book of best practices for librarians teaching online would be a tremendously useful resource for these libraries. * Technical Services Quarterly * Creating Accessible Online Instruction Using Universal Design Principles: A LITA Guide is a useful, easy-to-read encapsulation of the complex sphere of accessibility. Lund provides abundant context in his review of pertinent legislation and standards, and a substantive discussion of accessibility products. -- David Comeaux, Systems and Discovery Librarian, Louisiana State University