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Usability Search Experience

With so much time and so many resources put into the development of a library catalog, librarians need to feel confident that their OPAC is the most-used resource in the library by providing the best-possible search experience for their patrons.

A Simplified Search

EBSCO’s user-friendly search experience ensures that your OPAC will be the primary resource that patrons turn to time and time again for all of their research needs.

W3C/Full 508 Accessibility

EBSCO has teamed with accessibility experts to make it easier for visually & physically-impaired users to search EBSCOhost® products using screen readers and keyboard controls.

EBSCOhost exceeds web accessibility standards through:

  • Elimination of most tables to improve searching with screen readers or keyboard controls
  • Descriptive page titles, section header tags and selected link labels
  • Redesigned form controls for easier tab navigation
  • Streamlined code for simpler page structures
  • Access keys which support international keyboard functionality, across multiple browsers
  • Detailed alternative text image descriptions
  • Decreased page sizes/shorter download times for all users

Learn more about Full 508 Accessibility