Web accessibility statement
Declaration of availability
Platform of Open Scientific Journals of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań - PRESSto
undertakes to ensure the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Law of April 4, 2019 on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities.
The accessibility statement applies to https://pressto.amu.edu.pl.
- Website publication date:
- Date of last major update:
Status of digital accessibility
This website partially complies with the appendix of the Digital Accessibility Law of April 4, 2019 on the digital accessibility of public entities' websites and mobile applications due to the [inconsistencies and exclusions] listed below.
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Non-compliance with the Annex
- There are problems with theme scalability and contrast.
- Some images do not have alternative text.
- The website does not allow changing the spacing between lines, paragraphs, and/or words. However, it is possible to change the display size of the website and the font size.
- The pages lack proper header structure or are described incorrectly.
- There may be links that do not clearly indicate their purpose or whether they open in a new window.
- There may be hidden elements read by the reader – white text.
- Some files are not digitally accessible (see below).
- Some documents published on the website may be inaccessible, including those with incorrect numbered or bulleted lists and poor contrast.
- Articles/documents lack proper heading structure or are described incorrectly.
- In articles, graphic elements/materials do not have alternative text and may have content embedded in the graphics.
- Articles/documents may contain hidden elements that are read by screen readers – white text.
- Articles/documents may contain links that do not clearly indicate the purpose of the links or that they will open in a new window.
- Documents published on the website before September 23, 2018 are not accessible. There is no legal obligation to adapt these documents. If you have an individual need to access any of them in an accessible form, please contact us at: pressto@amu.edu.pl.
Preparation of accessibility declaration
- Declaration date:
- Date of last declaration review: 28.03.2025
We made the declaration on the basis of a self-assessment based on the Checklist for the Digital Website Accessibility Study v. 2.2 (docx, 0.12MB).
Keyboard shortcuts
- Tab: moves the focus (point of attention) to the next active element on the page (link, form);.
- Shift + Tab: moves focus to the previous active element on the page (link, form);.
- Enter: activates the link and buttons.
- Ctrl+F: quick text search.
Feedback and contact information
You can report any problems with the digital availability of this website to Paweł Zalewski- by emailpawel.zalewski@amu.edu.pl or by phone 618293845.
Anyone has the right to request the digital accessibility of this website or its elements.
When making such a request, state:
- your name,
- Your contact information (e.g., phone number, e-mail),
- The exact address of the website where the digitally inaccessible item or content is,
- A description of what the problem is and what way of solving it would be most convenient for you.
We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than within 7 days of receipt.
If this deadline is too short for us we will inform you. In this information, we will give you a new deadline by which we will correct the errors you have reported or prepare the information in an alternative way. This new deadline will be no longer than 2 months.
If we are unable to ensure the availability of the digital website or content indicated in your request, we will offer you access to it by an alternative means.
Handling requests and complaints related to accessibility
If, in response to your request for digital accessibility, we refuse to provide the digital accessibility you requested, and you disagree with the refusal, you have the right to file a complaint.
You also have the right to file a complaint if you do not agree to use the alternative access method that we offered you in response to your request for digital accessibility.
Submit your complaint, if any, by letter or email to the management of our unit:
- Małgorzata Dąbrowicz, Director of the University Library,
- Address: F. Ratajczaka Street 38/40 61-816 Poznań,
- email: library@amu.edu.pl.
Information that can be found on the government's gov.pl portal can be helpful.
You can also inform the Ombudsman about this situation and ask him to intervene in your case.
Other information
Architectural accessibility
University Library in Poznan - building A
Description: There is one parking space for people with disabilities near the main entrance of the historic building, to the right of the entrance to the courtyard.
The main entrance to the building:
- accessible from the sidewalk level,
- does not have an automatic opening door,
- has an intercom located on the right side, which allows people with mobility difficulties to call for assistance,
- it is possible to enter the facility with an assistance dog without restrictions (based on the Law on Professional and Social Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities).
Inside the building:
- to the right of the main entrance is a locker room,
- to the right of the main entrance is located the tyloplan, the second is located on the second floor, to the left of the elevator exit, near the Humanities Reading Room,
- to the left of the checkroom door is an elevator equipped with buttons with Braille lettering, which serves all floors in the historic building, the elevator is not equipped with voice announcements,
- there is a staircase equipped with handrails on both sides, the first and last steps of a flight of stairs are not marked with contrasting stripes,
- on the right side of the stairs on the high first floor there is a toilet suitable for people with disabilities,
- on the right side of the stairs on the second floor is the Humanities Reading Room, where a workstation has been set up equipped with a scanner, enlarger and a computer with audio-visual software for people with visual disabilities,
- the rooms in the building are not marked with signs with raised numbers and Braille,
- there is no audio navigation system for people with visual disabilities.
Facility website: https://lib.amu.edu.pl/
Contact information for concierge or other information/assistance persons: concierge: tel. 61 829 3860, e-mail: portbu@amu.edu.pl.
Biblioteka Uniwersytecka w Poznaniu - budynek B
There is one parking space for people with disabilities near the entrance to the building, to the right of the entrance to the courtyard.
The main entrance to the building:
- there is a ramp leading to the Place Lending Library to facilitate access for people with mobility disabilities,
- does not have an automatic opening door,
- it is possible to enter the facility with an assistance dog without restrictions (based on the Law on Vocational and Social Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities).
Inside the building:
- self-service clothing lockers are located to the right of the main entrance,
- there are stairs equipped with handrails on both sides, the first and last steps of a flight of stairs are not marked with contrasting stripes,
- there is no toilet adapted for people with disabilities,
- there is no audible navigation system for the visually impaired,
- there are no placards with raised numbers and Braille.
In the gate, on the right side, opposite the entrance to the Lending Library, is located a book machine available 24 hours 7 days a week, operated in four languages: Polish, English, German, Ukrainian. The book machine has facilities for the visually impaired, and has been equipped with a monitor with contrast selection. For people with mobility disabilities, the monitor and lockers have been lowered.
The facility's website: https://lib.amu.edu.pl
Contact information for concierge or other information/assistance persons: concierge: tel: 61 829 3860, e-mail: portbu@amu.edu.pl.
Communication and information accessibility
- How to apply for a Polish sign language interpreter: none
- Information about our activities in easy-to-read text (ETR): https://pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/index/platforma
- Information about our activities in sign language (PJM): none
- Current accessibility assurance report: none
- The PRESSto editorial staff can be contacted by means of e-mail or telephone.
In BUP buildings there are no:
- the possibility of using a sign language interpreter,
- induction loop or FM system. - The accessibility declaration was prepared in the Accessibility Declaration Generator.
