This session describes obstacles to Web access caused by specific disabilities, as well as ways for Web page creators to implement the WAI guidelines as they design and create Web sites that address and overcome those barriers. It also provides a selective guide to resources for testing Web page accessibility and learning more about accessible Web page design. Topics range from content technologies and tools, and negotiating and licensing, to XML and new ways to deliver content. Hear this veteran of the information industry as he focuses on the challenges for content management as well as technology components and software solutions. This panel looks at the key strategies for acquiring and protecting content from both the user and provider perspectives.
Panelists share their knowledge, experiences, and advice.
While large academic and research libraries must provide multiple avenues of access, other libraries can explore ways to apply Occam s Razor to this issue of complexity. This session explores various ways to simplify access and delivery of content to library patrons with an emphasis on public libraries and small to medium-sized academic institutions. USA Web-based content aggregators are shaking up the eContent industry globally with their content offerings, business models and technology and are forcing the traditional content providers to adjust and compete in new and challenging ways. This session includes details of the development of the Internet in China in terms of both a commercial tool with Web sites operating as business information portals as well as the growing level of government and government-related data, news and information available on the Web in China. It also discusses the activities of information professionals in China who are establishing new sources of information and building contacts with colleagues abroad.