Equitable digital access starts with your library website
Public libraries exist to serve everyone — including the 26% of adults in the US who live with a disability. Your website should be just as welcoming as your building. Govzu helps library web teams catch accessibility barriers before they exclude the people who need your services most.
Common pain points for public libraries
Serving diverse communities
Libraries serve patrons across age, ability, language, and technology access levels. Inaccessible websites create real barriers for the most vulnerable community members.
Limited IT resources
Most public library systems don't have dedicated web developers or accessibility specialists. Compliance monitoring often falls through the cracks.
IMLS and state funding requirements
Many state library agencies and federal IMLS grants increasingly require accessibility compliance as a condition of funding. Non-compliance creates risk.
Purpose-built for public libraries
Govzu is designed for public-sector web teams, not enterprise SaaS buyers. Every feature maps to the real compliance pressures your team faces.
Accessibility-first scanning
Govzu runs WCAG 2.2 checks optimized for the issues most common on library sites — catalog interfaces, event registration, digital resource pages, and more.
Simple, actionable reports
No jargon. Every issue is explained in plain language with clear guidance on how to fix it, even for non-technical staff.
Affordable plans for small systems
Govzu's pricing is designed with public institutions in mind. The Starter plan is free to get started, and Professional plans cover up to 5 sites with weekly automated scanning.
Govzu checks against the standards that matter to you
Every check in Govzu is mapped to a specific regulatory requirement or recognized best practice. Here are the primary standards relevant to public libraries.
- ADA Title II (effective 2026)
- WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 Level AA
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (for federally-funded libraries)
- IMLS accessibility expectations
- State library agency digital inclusion requirements
- COPPA for children's digital services
