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Information about EBSCO eBooks and accessibility.
After you select a JSTOR book in the library catalog, the list of chapters appears in this tab order:
To access the full text of book chapters, either choose Download within the list of chapters, or select the chapter title and then choose Download. If a PDF is not sufficiently tagged, JSTOR can manually tag PDFs. For more information see the JSTOR support for content accessibility page.
ProQuest Ebook Central has two accessibility settings for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or dyslexic.
To choose one or both of these settings, select Profile in the upper right of the screen and then go to the Accessibility Settings.
Additional information about ProQuest Ebook Central's accessibility features may be found at the ProQuest Ebook Central LibGuide Ebook Central (ProQuest) and through the links below.
Springer eBooks are presented in PDF and EPUB formats. The information below is taken from a Springer eBook's accessibility statement.
PDF accessibility summary
This PDF has been created in accordance with the PDF/UA-1 standard to enhance accessibility, including screen reader support, described non-text content (images, graphs), bookmarks for easy navigation, keyboard-friendly links and forms and searchable, selectable text. We recognize the importance of accessibility, and we welcome queries about accessibility for any of our products. If you have a question or an access need, please get in touch with Springer at accessibilitysupport@springernature.com. Please note that a more accessible version of this eBook is available as ePub.
EPUB accessibility summary
This ebook is designed with accessibility in mind, aiming to meet the ePub Accessibility 1.0 AA and WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. It features a navigable table of contents, structured headings, and alternative text for images, ensuring smooth, intuitive navigation and comprehension. The text is reflowable and resizable, with sufficient contrast. We recognize the importance of accessibility, and we welcome queries about accessibility for any of our products. If you have a question or an access need, please get in touch with Springer at accessibilitysupport@springernature.com.
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