Memorandum of Understanding creates pathway for cost-effective services, enhanced expertise, and improved accessibility outcomes for library users
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2026
Drexel Hill, PA — The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration & Innovation (PALCI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EdPros Digital, LLC to support the consortium and its member libraries in addressing changing digital accessibility requirements and advancing compliance with evolving federal regulations.
The agreement will operate as an integral part of PALCI’s Accessibility Commitment and Statement of Practice, and PALCI’s Accessibility Roadmap, an internal planning tool which establishes a collaborative framework through which PALCI members may develop, support, and access cost-effective services, solutions, and expertise related to digital accessibility, including support aligned with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and WCAG 2.2 guidelines.
“This new partnership provides PALCI and its members with access to much needed digital accessibility-related capacity, and allows the consortium to explore how it can better support libraries in meeting accessibility expectations as they continue to evolve,” said Jill Morris, PALCI Executive Director. “It also helps us ensure that members will be able to work together rather than in isolation for the accessibility outcomes that are highly desired by our organizations.”
As a recognized leader in digital accessibility across higher education, EdPros Digital brings deep, applied expertise to support the complex and evolving needs of member library organizations. Through this collaboration, participating PALCI member institutions may choose to engage directly with EdPros Digital with special discounted rates for services such as accessibility audits and gap analyses, compliance strategy and consultation, development of scalable remediation workflows, document remediation services, and staff training and ongoing support. EdPros Digital’s model is unique because it embeds highly experienced Experts directly within library and institutional teams, working as an extension of existing staff. This model builds capacity, implements sustainable workflows, and drives measurable progress on defined accessibility initiatives.
“Partnering with PALCI allows us to expand our impact in a way that is both scalable and deeply aligned with the needs of libraries,” said Ian Kunkes, EdPros Digital’s CEO. “Our team is deeply rooted within higher education and library environments, and we know that sustainable accessibility solutions require more than one-off efforts. PALCI’s trusted community and collaborative model create the ideal foundation for building lasting impact.”
PALCI will also work with EdPros Digital to develop and facilitate an accessibility-focused community of practice within and among PALCI member libraries, with opportunities for shared learning, including workshops, webinars, and open office hours with experts, and community engagement around accessibility practices.
This agreement reflects PALCI’s continued commitment to supporting its members in meeting regulatory requirements, improving user experience, and advancing equitable access to digital resources.
PALCI members can find out more about how to engage with this new partnership by visiting PALCI’s Basecamp Portal (login required).
About PALCI
The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) consortium of 81 academic and research libraries in Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. Together, PALCI members serve more than 800,000 students, faculty, and staff in five states by advancing cost-effective and sustainable access to information resources and services. Known for its applied innovation, high-impact group negotiations, and the widely used EZBorrow consortial interlibrary loan service, PALCI supports collaboration through shared collections programs, resource sharing services, and pioneering standards-based approaches to library technology. Founded in 1996 as the Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc., PALCI continues to foster collective solutions that strengthen libraries and the communities they serve. See the full list of PALCI member libraries, here.
About EdPros Digital
EdPros Digital is Higher Education’s go-to partner for embedded support creating scalable, compliant, and accessible digital experiences. Through a curated network of experienced practitioners, EdPros Digital integrates directly with institutional teams to deliver services including accessibility audits, compliance strategy, remediation workflows, training, and ongoing program support. The company’s approach emphasizes capacity-building, operational alignment, and long-term success in meeting evolving accessibility standards and regulations.
Media Contact:
Jill Morris, PALCI Executive Director
jill@palci.org
