The British Library is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This accessibility statement applies to our Sound and Moving Image Catalogue at https://sami.bl.uk/.
Compliance status
This website is not compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard. The non-compliances and exemptions are listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- Touch targets on the mobile version of the site do not have sufficient size or spacing, meaning that users (and particularly those who have difficulty in confidently targeting or operating small controls) may have difficulty activating them accurately. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.5.8 (Target Size – Minimum). We plan to resolve these issues by entirely replacing this interim site before November 2027.
Content not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
- Some menu labels are missing, meaning that users of assistive technologies or with cognitive impairments may not be able to discern the functionality of the menu. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions). This issue is caused directly by the SirsiDynix software underlying the catalogue, which is neither funded by, nor developed by, nor under the control of the Library. It is therefore exempt from the Regulations under Reg 4(2)(e).
How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 27 August 2025. A full review of the site was carried out by the British Library using Google Lighthouse.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This accessibility statement was prepared on 27 August 2025. It was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Feedback and Contact Information
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on the page for a specific Site or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, or if you need information on this website in a different accessible format, please contact the Head of Corporate Information Management:
- Email: FOI-Enquiries@bl.uk
- Write to: Corporate Information Unit, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 20 working days.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).