Accessibility statement for Kirklees Library Catalogue
This accessibility statement applies to:
- The Kirklees Library Catalogue website at https://kir.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/default
This website is run by Kirklees Council. 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 using browser or device settings
- zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We are also working hard to make the website wording as simple as possible to understand.
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 this website aren't fully accessible:
- this website is not designed for mobile
- you cannot modify the line height or spacing of text
- you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader
- some form fields are not labelled
- some parts of the website do not have sufficient contrast between the text and background colours
- some pages do not have a title
- some pages do not have a description
- some links open in new windows without warning
What to do if you can't access parts of this website
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille contact:
- Email Digital.Services@kirklees.gov.uk
- Phone 01484 221000
We'll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren't listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, contact:
- Email Digital.Services@kirklees.gov.uk
- Phone 01484 221000
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're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) .
Contacting us
Find out how to contact the council
Technical information about this website's accessibility
Kirklees Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- some links may not make sense out of context. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 2.4.4
- some parts of the website do not have sufficient contrast between the text and background colours. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.4.3
Disproportionate burden
- some pages skip heading levels. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1
- some form fields are not labelled. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 4.1.1 (parsing) and Success Criterion 4.1.2
- some pages do not have headings. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1
- some controls do not clearly indicate when they are selected. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.13
We've assessed the cost of fixing the issues with navigation and accessing information. We believe that doing so now would be a disproportionate burden within the meaning of the accessibility regulations. We will make another assessment when the supplier contract is up for renewal, likely to be in March 2026.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 1 March 2024. It was last reviewed on 1 March 2024.
How we tested this website
This website is tested daily. The test is carried out by Kirklees Council.
We use this approach to testing:
- We test our web pages and documents daily using silktide an automated testing tool. The results are recorded and accessibility issues which are found are fixed.
