This page contains information on accessibility on the NC LIVE website and in NC LIVE resources. For accessibility tips and training, see our Accessibility Crash Course Videos and Accessibility LibGuide.
To report an accessibility issue with NC LIVE's website or resources, use this form:
NC LIVE Website Accessibility
NC LIVE is committed to providing a resource that is accessible for all users, including those with disabilities. All of the pages on nclive.org are Section 508 compliant and conform with the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) at level AA.
Our Content Providers
NC LIVE regularly evaluates content provider interfaces to ensure accessibility, working closely with providers to resolve any non-compliance issues. Our evaluations are guided by federal requirements and conducted using the following tools and standards:
- WAVE Web Accessibility Tool
- Chrome Lighthouse Tool
- Manual Checks
- The page has a logical tab order.
- Interactive controls are usable with a keyboard.
- User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region.
Vendor information on their platforms' accessibility is below. If you would like additional information about NC LIVE's accessibility audits and vendor advocacy, please help [at] nclive.org (contact the NC LIVE Help Desk. )
| Vendor | Compliance Statement / VPAT | Last NC LIVE Audit Date |
|---|---|---|
| ABC-CLIO (Bloomsbury) | VPAT (2025) | 2024 |
| Alexander Street Press | Accessibility Statement | VPAT | 2024 |
| BiblioLabs | Statement & VPAT | 2022 |
| Data-Axle | VPAT (August 2025) | 2022 |
| Digital Sanborn Maps | Accessibility Statement | 2022 |
| EBSCOhost | Accessibility Information for EBSCO Interfaces | VPAT VPAT (EBSCO Ebooks, June 2025) VPAT (LearningExpress Library, March 2022) | 2022 2024 (ebooks) |
| Gale | 2022 | |
| InfoBase (Credo Reference, Films on Demand, Just For Kids, Ferguson's Career Guidance) | Accessibility Statement | 2022 |
| JSTOR | Accessibility Statement & VPAT | 2024 |
| Midwest Tapes (hoopla) | VPAT (August 2018) | — |
| Morningstar | VPAT (October 2025) | 2024 |
| ProQuest | Accessibility for ProQuest Interfaces & VPAT | 2022 |
| Sage | Accessibility Information | VPAT (July 2025) | 2024 |
| Social Explorer | Accessibility Information and VPAT | 2024 |
| Transparent Language | VPAT | WCAG 2.1 | 2022 |
Accessibility Information for Video Resources
NC LIVE is committed to providing closed captioning for its hosted video content. For video content provided by third-party vendors, accessibility information is as follows:
| Vendor | Accessibility Information |
|---|---|
| Films on Demand | Closed captions and video transcripts are available on approximately 95% of video content. Additional information on captioning in Films on Demand is here. In addition, selected Films on Demand titles offer Audio Descriptions. For information about these titles, and how to identify them, consult the Infobase Audio Descriptions page. |
| ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health | Captions are generally not provided, but some video content has transcripts available. |
Resources for Member Libraries
In addition to our Accessibility Crash Course Videos and Accessibility LibGuide, NC LIVE is happy to provide evaluation materials and audit documentation to member libraries on request. If you would like would like additional information about NC LIVE's accessibility policies or evaluation procedures, contact the NC LIVE Help Desk.
Terms of Use
NC LIVE provides information resources for library patrons, students, and educators from the four NC LIVE communities of interest. Most of the electronic resources available in the NC LIVE collection are subject to licenses that govern their access and use. In accordance with the fair use provisions of the copyright law, NC LIVE users may search, view, and browse these resources; and may print or download excerpts of reasonable quantity for educational or scholarly purposes. Commercial use and systematic or excessive downloading, copying, or distributing of information are prohibited. Users are individually responsible for compliance with these terms.