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Abstract
This article reports on the results of a study that examined public library website adherence to senior-friendly website guidelines. A total of 104 public library websites (N = 104) were analyzed. Compliance with Internet design accessibility principles recommended for older adult Internet users was analyzed, and the findings suggest that current public library website practices may be problematic. As a result, public library websites offering resources and services may present potential accessibility challenges to older adults. Recommendations relevant to public libraries for enhancing library websites and online content are presented.
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Deborah H. Charbonneau
Deborah H. Charbonneau is an assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Science at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She received her PhD in sociology from Wayne State University and her MA in library science from the University of Pittsburgh. She currently teaches in the areas of library management, health informatics, and research methods. Her articles have appeared in the journals Library & Information Science Research, Journal of the Medical Library Association, Health Information and Libraries Journal, and Journal of Women & Aging. Her research interests include outreach, health literacy, aging/caregiving issues, and scholarly communications.