This accessibility statement applies to MyPC at Solent University.
MyPC is computer booking software provided to Solent University Library by ITS (Information Technology Supply), who are responsible for all maintenance and updates. It is hosted on Solent University servers, but there is very limited facility for customization.
ITS have provided us with a vendor accessibility statement. In it they acknowledge that the grid view is not accessible, as this is too complex to navigate via screen reader and keyboard. There are alternative methods to the grid view to make a booking.
You should be able to:
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, audio recording etc.:
We'll consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: library.loans@solent.ac.uk. Alternatively, you may go direct to James Clark, Library Digital Systems Manager, email: james.clark@solent.ac.uk, telephone: 023 8201 3260
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'). If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
If you prefer not to use our online chat service, you can email, telephone, or visit in person. We can provide arrange for an audio induction loop if you contact us before your visit.
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Solent University is committed to making its website 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.
The problems outlined above are intrinsic to MyPC as developed by ITS. We have petitioned ITS to improve some of these problems. For other problems there is an alternative way to resolve the issue, and as a result we believe that the cost of replacing this system with one that does not have similar problems would be a disproportionate burden within the meaning of the accessibility regulations. We will make another assessment by Summer 2024.
The MyPC maps are outside the scope of this statement.
We have made customizations to the log-in page so that all elements can be accessed via keyboard and screen reader. We raise issues with our vendor where appropriate. We raised the issue of insufficient colour contrast on the mobile system, and were told that a solution to this was in testing. We expect to have a more accessible version of the mobile system in place by July 2022.
This statement was prepared on 21st September 2020. It was last revised on 1st March 2022, and last reviewed on 1st March 2022. This website was last tested on 23rd February 2022. The test was carried out by ourselves. The approach to deciding on a sample of pages to test is described (under the Selection of pages heading) in the accessibility report; you can read the full accessibility test report.