Scope
The British Library is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
The British Library operates a number of websites, subsites, and online services (“Sites”).
This accessibility statement applies to the following site:
- IDP: International Dunhuang Project – https://idp.bl.uk/
How accessible this website is
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change contrast levels and font size
- zoom in up to 200% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
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.
What to do if you cannot access parts of this website
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01937 546 060 (Customer Services)
- Write to: Corporate Information Unit, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 20 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on the page for a specific Site or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact the Head of Corporate Information Management by email at [email protected], or in writing at Corporate Information Unit, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB.
Enforcement procedure
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, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Compliance status
This website is fully compliant with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 05 February 2024. A full review of the site was carried out by Surface Impression Ltd. using Google Lighthouse, AxeDevTools, and Wave, and a representative sample of the site was validated by the British Library using Wave and Google Lighthouse.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This accessibility statement was prepared on 09 February 2024. It was last updated on 09 February 2024.
