The Ministry of Research and Universities is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with Royal Decree 1112/2018, of 7 September, on accessibility of public sector websites and mobile applications (hereinafter, Royal Decree 1112/2018), and with Decree 216/2023, of 5 December, on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of the Administration of the Generalitat de Catalunya and its public sector (hereinafter, Decree 216/2023).

This accessibility statement applies to https://eureka.bibliotecadigital.gencat.cat.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with Royal Decree 1112/2018 and with Decree 216/2023, due to the exemptions and non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

• a) Non-compliance with Royal Decree 1112/2018 and Decree 216/2023:
  • • Multimedia content may not fully meet all accessibility requirements.
  • • There may be occasional editing errors on web pages.
  • • Some drop-down menus may not be keyboard accessible.
  • • Some inconsistencies are detected in the hierarchical structure of headings on certain pages, affecting semantics and content relationships (criterion 1.3.1 of WCAG 2.1)
  • • Some pages do not meet the minimum contrast requirement between text and background, making readability difficult for visually impaired users (criterion 1.4.3 of WCAG 2.1)
  • • The contrast of certain graphical elements, including icons and informative images, may be insufficient for proper perception (criterion 1.4.11 of WCAG 2.1)
  • • Some components with the same functionality are not identified consistently across different pages, which may lead to confusion for users (WCAG 2.1 criterion 3.2.4)
  • • Some forms do not implement proper labeling, which may hinder comprehension and usability for users with disabilities (criterion 3.3.2 of WCAG 2.1)
  • • Forms do not provide clear suggestions for error correction, limiting accessibility for users with cognitive or perceptual difficulties (criterion 3.3.3 of WCAG 2.1)
• b) Disproportionate burden: Not applicable.
• c) The content is not within the scope of applicable legislation:
  • • The content of PDFs or other formats may not fully meet all accessibility requirements.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 22th April 2025.

The method used to prepare the statement was a self-assessment carried out by the Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya (CSUC).

The statement was last reviewed on: 22th April 2025.

Observations and contact information

Communications

Communications on accessibility requirements (Article 16.2 of Decree 216/2023) can be made through this contact mailbox. For example, to:

• • Report any possible non-compliance by this website.
• • Report any difficulty in accessing content.
• • Make any other suggestions or queries for improving accessibility to the website.

Communications shall be received by the Web Accessibility Unit of the Generalitat de Catalunya and its public sector and passed on to the delegated units responsible for web accessibility.

Requests for accessible information and complaints

To make requests for accessible information and complaints (Article 16.3 of Decree 216/2023), please go to the Accessible content procedure and then select Request accessible information or make a complaint.

Any natural or legal person can make complaints about compliance with accessibility requirements, and request information about content that is exempt from complying with them.

Requests and complaints are registered in accordance with the requirements of Law 39/2015, of 1 October, on the common administrative procedure of public administrations, and are resolved within twenty working days.

Change Color Theme

To enhance your browsing experience and visual accessibility, we offer the option to change the color scheme of the website. This adjustment can be particularly useful if you have specific needs related to contrast or text readability.

By clicking the button below, you can activate a high-contrast theme that makes text easier to read and interface elements more visible, improving accessibility for all users, especially those with visual impairments.

Change Color Theme

Claims

If, once a request for accessible information or a complaint has been made, it has been rejected, has not been dealt with or has not been answered within the established period of twenty working days (Article 16.4 of Decree 216/2023), a complaint may be lodged with the Web Accessibility Unit of the Administration of the Generalitat de Catalunya and its public sector to:

• • Be informed of the reasons for the rejection and oppose them.
• • Urge that appropriate action be taken in case of disagreement with the decision.
• • Give the reasons why you consider that the response does not meet the requirements.

The complaint can be submitted through Accessible content, using the form Claim a request.

The Web Accessibility Unit must resolve the complaint within a maximum of two months.