Author: Hanna Sheehan

I am a recent Pratt School of Information graduate with a focus on archives. While attending Pratt I worked as a Graduate Assistant at Pratt Library's Zine Library, where I improved the collection's LibGuide by generating access points for patrons with print related disabilities through the creation of alt-text and zine digitization.During my time working as a ZIne Library GA I also served on the library's DEI taskforce as a Graduate Student Rep.
Professional interests of mine include libraries, special collections, archives, Community run archives, and accessibility and advocacy. I am also passionate about the arts and am a proud graduate of SUNY Purchase's Bachelor of Science in Visual Art program with a minor in Art History. I love music, movies, photography and zines, gardening and my cat Rosa.

Image Description, Alt-Text and Accessibility in Zine Libraries and Special Collections

In this presentation I will present my work as the Zine Library Accessibility Graduate Assistant at Pratt Library, focusing on improving accessibility for blind and low vision users…