This accessibility statement applies to the website “Helmet” of the city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. The site address is https://helmet.finna.fi.

The objective of the city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen

As regards the accessibility of digital services, the city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen aim to reach at least Level AA or above as set forth in the WCAG guidelines in so far as is reasonably practical.

Compliance status

This website meets the statutory critical accessibility requirements in accordance with Level AA of the WCAG v2.1 with the following deficiencies.

Non-accessible content

The content mentioned below does not yet meet all the statutory accessibility requirements.

Deficiencies found

Keyboard focus

All interactive elements are not accessible via keyboard (WCAG 2.1: 2.1.1 Keyboard).

Focus order

The website has buttons that do not move focus to a logical place to continue navigation or focus does not progress as expected (WCAG 2.1: 2.4.3 Focus Order).

Language of website

The language attribute has a country identifier, and all content has not been translated to match the selected language version (WCAG 2.1: WCAG 3.1.1 Language of Page, 3.1.2 Language of Parts).

Contrast

The website has texts and graphic objects that have a contrast ratio that is below minimum requirements (WCAG 2.1: 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum), 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast).

Action of elements

The website has input fields, drop down lists, links and buttons that have an unclear name or role (WCAG 2.1: 4.1.2 Name, role, value).

Changes in content

Some of the changes in content are not conveyed automatically to assistive technology users (WCAG 2.1: 4.1.3 Status Messages).

Links

Some links have an insufficient target description for assistive technology users (WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)).

PDF files

The website contains PDF files in which the structure has not been tagged for assistive technology users (such as images, headings, links) and that do not have a designated page title, primary language or logical focus order. Some files have headings that have a contrast ratio that is below minimum requirements (WCAG 2.1: 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 1.3.2 Meaningful sequence, 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum), 2.4.2 Page Titled, 3.1.2 Language of Parts).

Chat window

The chat window is not accessible with assistive technology. The contrast between the text and the background is not sufficient. Text disappears from view when text spacing is changed. Alignment order does not preserve functionality. (WCAG 2.1: 1.3.1 Information and relationships, 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum), 1.4.12 Text spacing, 2.4.3 Alignment order.

Correcting deficiencies

The website “Helmet” of the city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen development work is still in progress. Accessibility deficiencies will be corrected as the work progresses.

Obtaining information in an accessible form

Due to these deficiencies, you can request the non-accessible content from the administrator of this website.

Helmet library
The city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen
palaute@helmetkirjasto.fi

Preparing an accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on December 4th, 2023.

Assessment of accessibility

The working instruction and procedures of the City of Helsinki were followed when evaluating the accessibility of the site, with the aim of ensuring that websites are accessible in all stages of the work process.

Accessibility was evaluated by means of an audit by a third-party expert as well as self-evaluation.

Accessibility was evaluated using a programmatic accessibility auditing tool as well as by manually reviewing the site and content.

Defects reported by the evaluation tools were reviewed and, if necessary, corrected.

The third-party expert audit was carried out by Unicus Oy.

Updating the accessibility statement

When website technology or content changes, its accessibility must be ensured through constant monitoring and periodic checks. This statement will be updated in conjunction with website changes and accessibility evaluations.

Feedback and contact information

The entity responsible for site accessibility:

Helmet library
The city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen
palaute@helmetkirjasto.fi

Reporting non-accessible content

If a user feels that accessibility requirements have not been met, they can report the issue by e-mail to palaute@helmetkirjasto.fi or through the feedback form.

Requesting information in an accessible format

If a user feels that content on a website is not available in an accessible format, they can request for this information by e-mail at palaute@helmetkirjasto.fi or through the feedback form. The aim is to reply to the enquiry within a reasonable time frame.

Legal protection of accessibility, Enforcement procedure

If a user feels that their report or enquiry has not received a response or that the response is unsatisfactory, they can report the issue to the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland. The website of the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland explains in detail how the matter will be processed.

Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland
Accessibility monitoring unit
www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi
saavutettavuus@avi.fi
Telephone exchange: 0295 016 000
Open: Mon-Fri at 8:00 – 16:15

The city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen, and accessibility

The city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen promote accessibility of digital services by streamlining publishing work and organising accessibility-related training for its staff.

The accessibility level of websites is monitored constantly during their maintenance. Immediate action will be taken if deficiencies are found. The aim is to carry out the necessary amendments as quickly as possible.

Approval of the accessibility statement

This statement was approved on 5.12.2023
Helmet project group
The city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen