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 ProQuest Confidential 21

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 ( They’ve reviewed & approved our strategy for the User Interface/tech design certifying our new Reader in Q 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 22

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