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Faye O'Reilly
Faye O'Reilly is the Digital Resources Librarian and Assistant Professor. She holds a BA in English from Dana College in Blair Nebraska and a Master's of Library and Information Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She joined the Wichita State University Libraries in June 2016. Her research interests include equitable access to academic library digital collections by underserved populations, including Trans or transitioning patrons and users with disabilities.
Recent Submissions
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Trends in content development and licensing of electronic resources
(Routledge, 2021-03-10)Academic libraries face the dual challenges of decreasing budgets and increasing demand for electronic resources. Librarians at three midwestern US public research universities discuss the electronic resources environment, ... -
An Honest Look at Digital Accessibility in Libraries
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Creating a Monster: Women in Horror: A Film Index
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Communicating Accessibility to Third-Party Vendors
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Prioritizing Accessibility in the E-Resources Procurement Lifecycle: VPATs as a Practical Tool for E-Resource Acquisitions and Remediation Workflows at Academic Libraries
(Taylor & Francis, 2020-02-20)Libraries within academic institutions need to comply with federal disability law. Specifically, the Section 508 Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires electronic and information technology to be fully ... -
The VPAT as an e-resources assessment tool: Putting accessibility to the test
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Filling the gap in database usability
(Library and Information Technology Association, 2020-12-21)Library database vendors often revamp simpler interfaces of their database platforms with script-enriched interfaces to make them more attractive. Sadly, these enhancements often overlook users who rely on assistive ... -
Digital accessibility as a core competency for E-resources librarians
(Routledge, 2020-06-24)This article will outline the electronic resources life cycle and identify key elements involved in e-resource management that exhibit potential for growth in terms of accessibility remediation. The aim of the article is ... -
Enhancing visibility of vendor accessibility documentation
(American Library Association, 2018-09-01)With higher education increasingly being online or having online components, it is important to ensure that online materials are accessible for persons with print and other disabilities. Library-related research has focused ...
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