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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QUESTIONS?

Please contact support@ebrary.com

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