new ebrary reader overview july 2014. the new ebrary reader built entirely with user input –...
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NEW EBRARY READER OVERVIEW
July 2014
The new ebrary Reader
Built entirely with user input – Student researchers worked with us to perfect the Reader and the user experience.
Uses modern web technology – We designed it to meet the expectations of our next generation library patrons: simple, intuitive and streamlined.
Enables researchers to access the content they need anywhere, anytime – Meeting the growing desire for content accessibility from a variety of devices.
Key benefits and enhancements
• Clearer user permissions & information on ebooks for patrons
• Intuitive navigation to find popular features faster
• Higher text quality & display options for better readability
• Focus on streamlining key tasks:• Copy, print, download, in-book search
• Enhanced support for accessibility needs (Q4)
Supported O/S and browsers
Operating Systems:• Windows 7, 8, 8.1• OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and 10.9 (Mavericks)
Browsers:• Chrome (latest version)• Internet Explorer (IE9, 10 and 11)• Firefox (latest 2 versions)• Safari (latest 2 versions)
New Detail Page (patron view, book is available)
New Detail Page (patron view, book not available)
On Opening Book (default panel—Table of Contents)
In-Book Search (search results panel)
Full Screen
Copy (including citation)
Print to PDF
Download (laptop/desktop, step 1)
Download (laptop/desktop, step 2)
Download (laptop/desktop, step 3)
Highlights, Notes, and Bookmarks
Cite
Share Link
Download (mobile, step 1)
Download (mobile, step 2)
Download (mobile, step 3)
Accessibility
Accessibility improvements will come in Q4
• At new Reader launch, will continue current level of support• Meaning, any patrons needing accessibility mode will receive it
• It will be via the existing QuickView, rather than new Reader
• Setting controlled by the user will enable them to switch back & forth
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Q4 – Accessibility overview
Designing to meet W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0)
• Following these guidelines will make web content accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities, particularly the blind/visually impaired. We are:
• targeting a AA conformance level to accessibility guidelines for the Reader features and functions (excluding ebook content, formatted as publisher has provided)
• working with a 3rd party company that specializes in accessibility to ensure conformance, Tech for All (www.tfaconsulting.com).
• They’ve reviewed & approved our strategy for the User Interface/tech design
• certifying our new Reader in Q4 2014 for use with the following screen readers:• JAWS for Windows• NVDA for Windows• VoiceOver for the Mac
• Also are enabling patrons with accessibility needs, to turn on accessibility mode themselves (no librarian or tech support assistance needed!) in Q4
• Their screen reader reads hidden tags that can toggle accessibility mode on/off
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