Accessibility statement

https://libguides.newman.ac.uk/ was created and is maintained by Birmingham Newman University Library using the LibGuides platform. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

 

• change colours, contrast levels and fonts
• zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
• navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
• skip to the main content when using a screen reader
• listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We've also tried to make the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet is an organisation that has advice on making your phone or computer easier to use if you have a disability.

To the best of our knowledge, the website is fully accessible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard. This is the standard required by the law.

Non-accessible content

We are not aware of any non-accessible content on this website.

If you do find any non-accessible content, please refer to the "Reporting accessibility problems with this website" guidance below.

If you need information on this website in a different format:

    
• email library@newman.ac.uk. It would help us if you put "Website accessibility" in the Subject line of your email.
    
• call 0121 387 4499.

We will consider your request and get back to you in 3 working days.

If you cannot view the map on our "Contact us" page, please check the Birmingham Newman University website Maps and directions to Birmingham Newman page for directions.

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: Birmingham Newman University Library accessibility strategic leads Amelia Manning or Simon Satchwell Giles by email or by phone on 0121 387 4545.

We hope that we can respond to and deal with any issues that you have. However, if you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint about the accessibility of the website, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the law in this area. The main law that covers website accessibility for Birmingham Newman University is the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018, which build on the requirements in the Equality Act 2010.

You can contact us by email or on the phone using the details above. Our contact us page has further details on how you can get in touch with us with feedback, queries or complaints.

If you visit us in person, you can find information about the accessibility of the Library on our Disability and Inclusion pages. Our Library has portable audio induction loops available.

This website has been recently updated and is currently undergoing testing. These tests are being carried out by Newman University Library staff. We plan to complete this by 1 April 2025 and we will update this statement when the work is completed.

We test all pages using the open source WAVE Evaluation Tool. We will resolve all errors found and investigate any significant alerts. Any non-compliant content will be identified on this page.

The scope of these tests is:

1. our main website platform (https://libguides.newman.ac.uk)
2. any pages accessible on the newman.libanswers.com and newman.libcal.com domains

We will continue to monitor all pages of the website to ensure they meet or exceed the minimum legal standard for accessibility. We will do this by:

1. Reviewing and re-testing all pages of the website regularly and after any major updates
2. Monitoring developments in accessible web design and implementing improvements where practicable or required.

This statement was prepared on 28 February 2025. We will next review it in August 2025.