Assessment for eBook Collection by Mohawk - Module 2: Interface Navigation

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Are user input fields accompanied by clear instructions on what the user needs to do to successfully complete the form?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: There is an instruction in the 'Create Your Account' page that gives the option to 'Continue with Google' or 'continue with email'. However, the latter instruction is not read by the screen reader.
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: There are instances of empty form labels on the results page.
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Required fields are not shown in red and marked with required initially but will show up in red after a user has not inputted anything and tries to submit, same with inputting invalid entries. Required fields are otherwise announced by screen reader.
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Visual indicators for required fields appear only after a user tries to submit without inputting. See image attached. Required fields are otherwise announced by screen reader.
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable.
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are alert messages clearly visible to the user, either at the top of the form field, inline, or through a dialog box?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: -When puropsefully inputting an incorrect email address when sharing a result there is no alert message as the address is accepted with the message "Success Email has been sent." I had inputted @gmal.cim
-When signing up for a MyEbsco account, @gmal.cim was again accepted, although there was an alert when password creation did not meet criteria.
-However when a more obvious error is made, there are alert messages. I had inputted 'hdnd@' in email field.
-When incorrectly logging into an existing account, there is an alert message.
Do alert messages clearly indicate the field in which the error has occurred and a description of the error and the fix?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: When incorrectly logging into an existing account, there is an alert message but it does not indicate which field the error occoured. The error message reads "We don't recognize that combination. Please try again or find your institution to access another way."
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: When you submit an incorrect email when signing up, it accepts it. If the user doesn't realise the error they will not know to correct it. If they do, they would have to exit the screen and start again.
Otherwise user is able to easily access the user input field to correct the error.
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: See example above. Although they can resubmit, the user has to exit screen and start again. Otherwise user is able to resubmit other forms and re-validate their submission.
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Search icon not consistent.
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”.
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Different icons/buttons are used, but labeleld consistently.
Are icons that have adjacent links consistent?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text alone?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the eresource have a consistent layout and navigation across all pages?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are search fields located in the same places throughout the website?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do other features occur in the same place throughout the website?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are links, buttons, images, and other components that are used repeatedly throughout a website labeled consistently?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the electronic resource avoid the use of pop-up windows which open automatically in a new tab if a user clicks on a button?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: There are a handful of links at the bottom of the page that open in a new window without being announced by screen reader e.g. 'Privacy Policy.'
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: There are no pop-ups.
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are headings concise and clear, and accurately reflect the content under that heading?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do database page menus have a reasonable number of navigation items and drop-down options?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the “results” page or item record view avoid opening in a new tab without a warning?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is there an "update now" button that requests a refresh of content rather than automatically updating the content?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Some filter options update automatically, and some allow for 'apply' before updating the content.
Does the database avoid automatic redirection?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
eResource: eBook Collection
eResource Type: eBooks
Vendor: EBSCO
Institution: Mohawk
Score: A

Key Findings

Strengths

  • The platform’s layout and navigation is consistent across all pages
  • Page content has appropriate headers and is tagged appropriately

Weaknesses

  • Some user input fields contain labels and clear instructions to help users successfully complete the form

Labels and Instructions for Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields accompanied by clear instructions on what the user needs to do to successfully complete the form? Sometimes There is an instruction in the 'Create Your Account' page that gives the option to 'Continue with Google' or 'continue with email'. However, the latter instruction is not read by the screen reader.
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above? Sometimes There are instances of empty form labels on the results page.
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand? Always
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field? Always
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available? Always Required fields are not shown in red and marked with required initially but will show up in red after a user has not inputted anything and tries to submit, same with inputting invalid entries. Required fields are otherwise announced by screen reader.
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields? Always Visual indicators for required fields appear only after a user tries to submit without inputting. See image attached. Required fields are otherwise announced by screen reader.

Error Prevention

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable. Always

Error Reports

Question Answer Notes Images
Are alert messages clearly visible to the user, either at the top of the form field, inline, or through a dialog box? Sometimes -When puropsefully inputting an incorrect email address when sharing a result there is no alert message as the address is accepted with the message "Success Email has been sent." I had inputted @gmal.cim -When signing up for a MyEbsco account, @gmal.cim was again accepted, although there was an alert when password creation did not meet criteria. -However when a more obvious error is made, there are alert messages. I had inputted 'hdnd@' in email field. -When incorrectly logging into an existing account, there is an alert message.
Do alert messages clearly indicate the field in which the error has occurred and a description of the error and the fix? Sometimes When incorrectly logging into an existing account, there is an alert message but it does not indicate which field the error occoured. The error message reads "We don't recognize that combination. Please try again or find your institution to access another way."
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error? Sometimes When you submit an incorrect email when signing up, it accepts it. If the user doesn't realise the error they will not know to correct it. If they do, they would have to exit the screen and start again. Otherwise user is able to easily access the user input field to correct the error.
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission? Sometimes See example above. Although they can resubmit, the user has to exit screen and start again. Otherwise user is able to resubmit other forms and re-validate their submission.
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order? Always

Search function spell-check

Question Answer Notes Images
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms? Always

Functionality of Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site? Sometimes Search icon not consistent.
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type? Always
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”. Always Different icons/buttons are used, but labeleld consistently.
Are icons that have adjacent links consistent? Always
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text alone? Always

Consistent Navigation

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the eresource have a consistent layout and navigation across all pages? Always
Are search fields located in the same places throughout the website? Always
Do other features occur in the same place throughout the website? Always
Are links, buttons, images, and other components that are used repeatedly throughout a website labeled consistently? Always

Pop-up windows/Interruptions

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the electronic resource avoid the use of pop-up windows which open automatically in a new tab if a user clicks on a button? Sometimes There are a handful of links at the bottom of the page that open in a new window without being announced by screen reader e.g. 'Privacy Policy.'
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded? Always
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups? Not Applicable There are no pop-ups.
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing? Always

Headers

Question Answer Notes Images
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately? Always
Are headings concise and clear, and accurately reflect the content under that heading? Always

Menus

Question Answer Notes Images
Do database page menus have a reasonable number of navigation items and drop-down options? Always
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items? Always
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation? Always

Change of context

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the “results” page or item record view avoid opening in a new tab without a warning? Always
Is there an "update now" button that requests a refresh of content rather than automatically updating the content? Sometimes Some filter options update automatically, and some allow for 'apply' before updating the content.
Does the database avoid automatic redirection? Always

Change of Context: Focus

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus? Always
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus? Always
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus? Always
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control? Always
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