Web Accessibility Policy
Gwangju City Library (the "Library") strives to comply with web accessibility so that all users, including people with disabilities and the elderly, can use the website's information and services equally regardless of physical or environmental conditions.
1. Web Accessibility Compliance Declaration
Under Article 46 of the Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization and Article 21 of the Act on the Prohibition of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities, the Library builds and operates its website aiming to comply with the Korean Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (KWCAG 2.2) and W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) Level AA so all users can freely access the information provided.
The Library continuously checks accessibility compliance when adding new content and revamping systems, and will promptly improve any shortcomings found.
2. Guidelines (Four Principles)
Perceivable
- Alt textAppropriate alt text for all meaningful images
- ContrastMaintain contrast of 4.5:1 or higher between text and background
- Content distinctionConvey information not by color alone
Operable
- Keyboard accessAll functions usable with the keyboard alone, without a mouse
- Focus indicationKeyboard focus visually distinguishable
- Skip linkSkip repeated regions and go straight to the main content
Understandable
- Default languageIndicate the page's default language (Korean, etc.)
- LabelsProvide labels corresponding to input fields
- PredictabilityPrevent functions running contrary to user intent
Robust
- Valid syntaxMinimize markup syntax errors
- AT compatibilityEnsure compatibility with assistive tech such as screen readers
- Web standardsImplemented based on W3C web standards
3. Features Provided to Improve Accessibility
- Skip to content: A "skip to content" link accessible via the Tab key at the top of every page.
- Multilingual support: Language switching for Korean·English·Chinese pages.
- Meaningful markup: Uses heading, table (caption·scope), and landmark (header·main·footer) structures.
- Alt text: Alt text for informative images such as book covers; aria-hidden for decorative elements.
- Keyboard use: All functions, including menus, search, and application forms, are keyboard-usable.
- Responsive layout: Content flows flexibly according to screen size and zoom level.
4. Accessibility Feedback and Improvement Requests
If you find content that is hard to access or use, please let us know below. The department will review and improve it promptly.
Reception Desk
- AgencyGwangju City Library
- Phone031-760-5000
- OnlineQ&A · Online civil request
Handling Procedure
- 1Receipt
Inconveniences are received by phone or online.
- 2Review·Improve
The department reviews and proceeds with improvements.
- 3Result notice
The result is replied to the applicant.
This web accessibility policy takes effect on January 1, 2026.