PDF: The "P" Stands for Problematic

The Portable Document Format (PDF) is one of the most common document file types in academia, both in the library and the classroom. Unfortunately, PDF poses unique barriers to accessibility, particularly for the visually impaired. Ensuring that all people can read PDF content can be complex and exp...

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Published in:	Weave: Journal of Library User Experience
Main Authors:	Brent Davis, Julia Caffrey-Hill, Nathan Clark, William Helman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Michigan Publishing 2021-07-01
Subjects:	inclusion blind student perspectives usability accessibility
Online Access:	https://journals.publishing.umich.edu/weaveux/article/id/279/

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