Reading between the lines: an evaluation of WindowEyes screen reader as a reference tool for teaching and learning

Abstract

WindowEyes Version 4.1 for Microsoft Windows 95, 98 and ME, was used in conjunction with three full‐text databases frequently accessed by undergraduate students at academic libraries: EBSCO Academic Search Premier, ProQuest Research Library and Lexis‐Nexis Academic Universe. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accessibility of three widely used academic databases in conjunction with a screen reader, WindowEyes. In addition, this article also discusses general considerations for evaluating and selecting accessibility hardware and software.

Citation

Bowman, V. (2002), "Reading between the lines: an evaluation of WindowEyes screen reader as a reference tool for teaching and learning", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 162-168. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378830210432525