This accessibility statement applies to LibrarySearch, the library catalogue for the Courtauld Institute Library,
LibrarySearch is a Courtauld brand name for Primo, a third party system run by ExLibris.
Using LibrarySearch
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- Change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
- Zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- Navigate most of the website using a keyboard or 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.
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of LibrarySearch are not fully accessible:
- Some elements have insufficient contrast against the background colour
- Help feature is not consistently available in a uniform way
- Lack of ‘skip to content’ links
- Some webpage menus cannot be zoomed to 400% without flow issues
- Not all functions of our forms are accessible through a keyboard
You can read Ex Libris’ accessibility information for this product (Primo).
Feedback and contact information
If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact library@courtauld.ac.uk , for the attention of the Serials team.
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, or need any further help, please contact the library
Email: library@courtauld.ac.uk
Telephone: 02039477627
We will consider your request and get back to you and respond within five working days.
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, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
The Courtauld Institute is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The list below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Grouped by WCAG 2.1 criteria:
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum): Some text and buttons/labels have insufficient contrast.
1.4.10 Reflow: High levels of zoom can cause pixelation. Buttons and text can disappear off the edge of the screen. Options within the elipsis menu overlay each other at high zoom.
2.1 Keyboard: Some ILL form options are not accessible.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks: Skip to content blocks are not consistently present.
2.4.7 Focus Visible: In some places, focus is difficult to see.
3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A): Help is missing across LibrarySearch.
Disproportionate burden
At present there are no accessibility problems on LibrarySearch that we consider to be a disproportionate burden to resolve.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 18/07/2025. It was last reviewed on 18/07/2025.
The website was last tested on 17/07/2025 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.
An audit was undertaken by the Serials team, focusing on the following sample pages:
- LibrarySearch New Search
- Database Search
- Search Results
- ILL Request Form
- Purchase Request Form
- Collection Discovery
These pages were chosen as they cover a range of different uses of LibrarySearch.
The following methods and tools were used:
- Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool (WAVE)
- Deque Axe Browser Plug In
- Manual zoom check
- Manual keyboard navigation check
- NVDA screen reader