Search Limiters for Accessibility Features
As a cataloger, I would like to propose a new option to filter search results for items with accessibility features (captions, audio descriptions, large print, etc). We are in the process of adding 041 subfields (mostly p and q), and 341 and 532 fields to our records in order to help users more easily identify items intended for those with hearing or visual disabilities. Ideally, this feature would utilize that input based on the presence of indicators in the 341 or 532 fields (i.e., 0 and 1) or controlled vocabulary terms to create search facets or indications (similar to the use of the 506 to indicate Open Access). Ultimately, our aim is to make access to our collection more inclusive, and this feature would go a long way towards achieving that goal.
David Norris
shared this idea
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Alex Fletcher
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Is the idea here to just have it filterable in Primo, as I could see this being extremely useful as a general search index available in Alma also.
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Dave Van Kleeck
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This functionality is critical. It would support the work of the ARL and CARL Form Joint Task Force on Marrakesh Treaty Implementation (https://www.arl.org/news/arl-and-carl-form-joint-task-force-on-marrakesh-treaty-implementation/) and serve users worldwide. More on the treaty here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marrakesh_VIP_Treaty.
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Teressa Keenan
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Yes please it would be nice if we didn't have to create our own workarounds for this functionality any more
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Bobby Bothmann
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thanks for this! We should not have to vote for anything related to accessibility or DEI related. Ex Libris, if you are reading this, just do it and don't force us to spend votes on what should be just doing the right thing!