The guidelines for presenting accessibility metadata detailed in this document are intended to improve - the user experience when readers browse the catalog entry for a publication. However, accessibility - metadata also has a vital role to play in helping readers discover publications that are accessible for - them. Publication providers, such as vendors and libraries, are encouraged to create searching and - filtering tools that interpret accessibility metadata to aid in discovery. (A full discussion of search - and filtering issues is out of scope for this document, but this section provides some guidance until - further research can be carried out.)
- -We are still doing research on this topic, anyone who would like to contribute ideas or feedback from end users can do so by commenting on issue #196.
-The guidelines for presenting accessibility metadata detailed in this document are intended to improve the user experience when readers browse the catalogue entry for a publication. However, accessibility metadata also has a vital role to play in helping readers discover publications that are accessible to them.
+Publication providers, such as vendors and libraries create searching and + filtering tools that interpret accessibility metadata to aid in discovery. + The set and variety of filters depend on the public they address and + the type of book they propose.
+User feedback stated that in the missing of specific accessibility filters, product details like file format and measures of protections are crucial information.
+Taking into consideration those realities, + the following sections are proposing a minimum and an extension set for filtering options. Mostly any specific information could be added if considered of use for the public of the platform.
+ + ++ Reading systems, commerce, and distribution platforms will typically have specific filtering options; + having uniformity for key aspects and providing guidance for a standardized approach can help + the discovery process for users searching relevant titles. + Accomplishing this, however, should not prevent users with specific reading needs from finding books + they are looking for. To achieve that goal it is recommended that all platforms + present two minimum capabilities, centered around the ways of consuming the content. + These are: +
Of note, only the positive values should be used.
+ ++ In specific domains, the addition of other options will become important + to help users find content that responds to a particular need or scenarios. + Each domain case would uniquely drive the selection of appropriate items. + Some examples of these domains (not exclusive) are:
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