This accessibility statement applies to https://figshare.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/
This website is run for Leeds Beckett University. It is designed to be used by as many people as possible. The text should be clear and simple to understand. You should be able to:
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
If you need information on this website in a different format (for example accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille) please email libraryaltformats@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our systems and websites. If you find any problems or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact d.morris@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
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’).
The Library supports the use of The Next Generation Text Service. Alternatively you can email us or contact us by online chat.
You can find out all the ways you can get in touch with us on the Library website Contact Us page.
Leeds Beckett University is committed to making its websites 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 and exemptions listed below.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Some alternative text does not serve the equivalent purpose (the banner on the Home page is an image of the text “Thesis and Data Repository Data”, but the alternative text is “Leeds Beckett University banner”). This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content.
Some content structure is not available to assistive technologies (Thesis and Research Data Repository (the text mentioned above) is not styled as H1, there is no H1 on the search page, resource titles are labelled as H2 but should not be styled as Headings). This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1: Info and Relationships.
The contrast ratio is not sufficient for some interface components (the outline of the search box on all pages is 1.36 until it is selected). This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast.
Some additional content is not dismissible without moving the pointer hover or keyboard focus and it obscures other content (the author name on Home, Categories and Search pages). This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus.
There is no ‘Skip to main content’ link on the website. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks). We have reported this to the supplier and they are investigating the issue.
The keyboard focus indicator is not always visible (when you are viewing a dataset, the keyboard focus is not visible after “Log in” until “Explore more content”). This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.7 Focus Visible.
Navigation is not consistent across the website. On the Search page search terms are entered into the Search content area, however on other pages search terms are entered into the search box. Links available above page content (e.g. All, Categories, Groups, Search) not consistent across different pages. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation.
We have reported these issues to the supplier and will update this statement when we receive further information.
Some of the content on this website is third-party content, including user generated content such as eTheses.
Information on accessibility is included in our Deposit your eThesis guide. We recommend theses are submitted in Word format and have produced guidance for students on making their thesis accessible.
We have reported the issues identified above to the supplier.
This statement was prepared on 8 September 2022. It was last reviewed on 30 January 2025.
This website was last tested during January 2025.
The testing was carried out by individual members of Leeds Beckett University Library staff with advice and input from colleagues.
The Home, Categories, Search, Groups and LBU Theses and Dissertations pages were tested.
