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 ID: 140827
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "New ebrary reader Overview" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
New ebrary reader Overview
July 2014Slide2
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.Slide3
Key benefits and enhancements
Clearer
user permissions &
information on ebooks for patronsIntuitive navigation to find popular features fasterHigher text quality & display options for better readabilityFocus on streamlining key tasks:Copy, print, download, in-book searchEnhanced support for accessibility needs (Q4)Slide4
Supported O/S
and browsers
Operating Systems:
Windows 7, 8, 8.1OS 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)Slide5
New Detail Page (patron view, book is available)Slide6
New Detail Page (patron view, book not available)Slide7
On Opening Book (default panel—Table of Contents)Slide8
In-B
ook Search (search results panel)Slide9
Full ScreenSlide10
Copy (
including citation)Slide11
Print to PDFSlide12
Download (laptop/desktop, step 1)Slide13
Download (laptop/desktop, step 2)Slide14
Download (laptop/desktop, step 3)Slide15
Highlights, Notes, and BookmarksSlide16
CiteSlide17
Share LinkSlide18
Download (mobile, step 1)Slide19
Download (mobile, step 2)Slide20
Download (mobile, step 3)Slide21
Accessibility
Accessibility
improvements
will come in Q4At new Reader launch, will continue current level of supportMeaning, any patrons needing accessibility mode will receive itIt will be via the existing QuickView, rather than new ReaderSetting controlled by the user will enable them to switch back & forthProQuest Confidential
21Slide22
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
c
ertifying
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
ProQuest Confidential
22Slide23
Questions?
Please contact support@ebrary.com
23