Please note: These events will NOT be recorded.
CrossLink and IRIS: On-Demand Article Remediation for Accessible Resource Sharing
Presented by: Mark Sullivan
November 2, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00pm
Resource sharing is entering a new era as libraries move away from costly, closed-source interlibrary loan platforms toward open, interoperable alternatives. This program introduces two connected open-source tools reshaping how libraries request, fulfill, and deliver materials.
The first is a modern ILL request-routing and fulfillment platform built on ISO 18626 standards, designed to replace legacy proprietary systems with a faster, more transparent alternative. Attendees will see how the platform streamlines partner-to-partner lending, and will learn about its newest addition: a statistics and reporting module that gives consortia real-time visibility into turnaround times and lending performance without relying on expensive third-party analytics tools.Resource sharing is entering a new era as libraries move away from costly, closed-source interlibrary loan platforms toward open, interoperable alternatives. This program introduces two connected open-source tools reshaping how libraries request, fulfill, and deliver materials.
The first is a modern ILL request-routing and fulfillment platform built on ISO 18626 standards, designed to replace legacy proprietary systems with a faster, more transparent alternative. Attendees will see how the platform streamlines partner-to-partner lending, and will learn about its newest addition: a statistics and reporting module that gives consortia real-time visibility into turnaround times and lending performance without relying on expensive third-party analytics tools.
The second is an accessibility remediation service that closes a long-standing gap in resource sharing: ensuring that scanned and shared documents are usable by patrons with print disabilities. Attendees will learn how PDFs move automatically from request to remediation to delivery, using an AWS-based pipeline integrated directly into ILL workflows, with no manual handoffs required.
Together, these tools demonstrate a practical, field-tested model for consortial resource sharing that is open-source, standards-based, and accessibility-first — built by and for libraries rather than licensed from a vendor. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how both systems work, how they integrate with existing ILL workflows, and how similar approaches could be adapted at their own institutions. Real deployment experience across multiple library consortia will ground the discussion in practical outcomes rather than theory.
Adapting AI tools for Accessibility: Accessibility Remediation with Agentic AI as a Case Study for the Evaluation of Tools and Processes
Presented by: Ed Beck and Ken Fujiuchi
November 10, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00pm
Resource sharing is entering a new era as libraries move away from costly, closed-source interlibrary loan platforms toward open, interoperable alternatives. This program introduces two connected open-source tools reshaping how libraries request, fulfill, and deliver materials.
The first is a modern ILL request-routing and fulfillment platform built on ISO 18626 standards, designed to replace legacy proprietary systems with a faster, more transparent alternative. Attendees will see how the platform streamlines partner-to-partner lending, and will learn about its newest addition: a statistics and reporting module that gives consortia real-time visibility into turnaround times and lending performance without relying on expensive third-party analytics tools. Before large language models became part of the accessibility conversation, accessibility tools were largely rule-based checkers and converters. They could flag issues like missing alt text and heading errors, but they struggled with context, meaning, and complex content. With increased focus on accessibility, there is more emphasis on the context, meaning and usability of the documents and interfaces we use at our institutions. AI has changed what is possible, with additional programs being created to try to interpret images, restructure and retag documents, and suggest fixes that previous generation tools could not.
This session includes members of the FACT2 Taskgroup on AI and Accessibility, sharing a case study of using agentic AI to remediate OER textbooks. It explores the possibilities of AI, from bulk remediation to human in the loop processes. We will share how we created our own process and how this influenced our understanding of the power and limitations of AI for this type of work.
Beyond the Prompt: Making Informed Decisions About AI and Digital Accessibility
Presented by: Lindsay Bryde, Angela Thering, Linda Santos
November 16, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00pm
Resource sharing is entering a new era as libraries move away from costly, closed-source interlibrary loan platforms toward open, interoperable alternatives. This program introduces two connected open-source tools reshaping how libraries request, fulfill, and deliver materials.
The first is a modern ILL request-routing and fulfillment platform built on ISO 18626 standards, designed to replace legacy proprietary systems with a faster, more transparent alternative. Attendees will see how the platform streamlines partner-to-partner lending, and will learn about its newest addition: a statistics and reporting module that gives consortia real-time visibility into turnaround times and lending performance without relying on expensive third-party analytics tools. Before large language models became part of the accessibility conversation, accessibility tools were largely rule-based checkers and converters. They could flag issues like missing alt text and heading errors, but they struggled with context, meaning, and complex content. With increased focus on accessibility, there is more emphasis on the context, meaning and usability of the documents and interfaces we use at our institutions. AI has changed what is possible, with additional programs being created to try to interpret images, restructure and retag documents, and suggest fixes that previous generation tools could not.
This session includes members of the FACT2 Taskgroup on AI and Accessibility, sharing a case study of using agentic AI to remediate OER textbooks. It explores the possibilities of AI, from bulk remediation to human in the loop processes. We will share how we created our own process and how this influenced our understanding of the power and limitations of AI for this type of work. Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform digital accessibility, but relying on simple prompts like "make this accessible" often leads to non-compliant or inaccurate results. Join contributors from the FACT2 Guide on AI for Digital Accessibility for a discussion on how to practically and responsibly integrate AI into your accessibility workflows as well as guidance on how to procure tools that support inclusion.
This session goes beyond the hype to examine how AI tools can assist, rather than replace, human judgment. Through practical frameworks and hands-on demonstrations, you will learn how to make informed decisions about AI tools, content remediation, and vendor compliance.