epubtest.org: Results for Bookshelf 4.5.1, iOS 12.1.3

Bookshelf 4.5.1

OS: iOS 12.1.3

Tested with Braille: No
Tested with Screenreader: Yes
Input type: Touch

Results for Basic Functionality: 80%

Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Basic Functionality, version 1.0.0

Summary

This app can be used to read ePUB files, downloaded from the VitalSource Bookshelf store or sideloaded from a local folder. An account is required in both cases. Bookmarks and notes can be added for books downloaded from the Bookshelf store. Other features are also available for any book. Searching with VoiceOver, selecting precise pieces of text, and navigating between blocks and chapters without using TOC, are not supported.

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

file-010

Operating system/Platform accessibility

If you are using a hardware device, it can be started independently and essential accessibility for starting and exiting applications is available.

Pass

file-110

The reading system can be activated independently

If you are using a reading app that requires you to create an online account then the complete getting started process should be accessible.

Pass

file-210

Open content

Open the Fundamental Accessibility Test book in the reading system.

Pass

Books can be downloaded from VitalSource Bookshelf store or sideloaded from local folders.

file-310

Listing documents

Check if you can navigate inside the bookshelf.

Pass

Books can be selected with vertical swipes to adjust values and choose the desired publication. Also, A button for searching titles in the bookshelf is available.

nav-005

The table of contents in the app presents the content hierarchy

Check if the table of Contents is accessible and its hierarchy is presented correctly by the reading system

Pass

Select the TOC tab, at the right to the reading tab on the bottom of screen. It shows sections of a unique level, which can be expanded to see contained subsections.

nav-010

Navigate to chapters through the Table of Contents

Check if you can navigate to a section by using the table of contents.

Pass

Double tap in the desired section, and swipe up to locate the corresponding heading.

nav-110

Navigate content by pages

Check if you can navigate the content by pages.

Pass

Use the toolbar available over tabs, or the Go to page feature, available swiping left from the Reading tab.

nav-210

Navigate forward and backward through reflowed content

Use any control or command to navigate forward and backwards in the book content.

Pass

Swipe three fingers up or down.

nav-310

Read navigation information

Use the "Where am I?" or any other similar command available in the reading system and check if you can get information about your current position in the book.

Fail

Previous heading is not reported.

nav-410

Perform a search, review the search results

Perform a search, review the search results and navigate to the selected search result in the content.

Fail

The chapter containing the text is focused, but there is no way to locate the precise position with VoiceOver.

nav-510

Move across chapters without using TOC

Check if you can move across chapters without having to use the Table of Contents.

Fail

Sometimes, at the end of chapters, VoiceOver announces the possibility of moving to the next page by swiping three fingers right to left, but this can't be done accurately.

anno-010

Add a Bookmark or Highlight

Some reading systems may have a Highlight feature in place of Bookmarks. The tests for Bookmarks may then be performed with Highlights.

Pass

Supported only for books downloaded from the VitalSource Bookshelf store. Use the Bookmark button at the top right corner on the screen.

anno-110

Review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights

Check if you can review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights.

Pass

anno-210

Add a note

Add a Note at this location in the book. Provide a few lines of text in the Note.

Pass

Supported only for books available in the VitalSource Bookshelf store. Select text and use the selection menu to add a note.

anno-310

Review and navigate Notes

Check if you can review and navigate Notes.

Pass

Results for Non-Visual Reading: 85.71%

Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Non-Visual Reading, version 1.0.0

Summary

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

reading-010

Initiate "read from here"

Focus on the beginning of a paragraph or a sentence and initiate reading. Reading should continue until interrupted by the user or at the end of the current document, e.g. current chapter. The text being read should preferably remain in view, but this is not a requirement to pass the test.

Pass

reading-110

Stop and resume reading

Initiate reading from any point in the book. Stop reading and note the last read position. Initiate reading again and check if reading starts at the last read location.

Pass

reading-210

All text should be read in the proper order

Sample text has been provided to test the reading order. The Paragraph 2 should be read after Paragraph 1. Note that visually Paragraph 2 is placed to the left of Paragraph 1 but it is second in the reading order.

Pass

reading-310

Image alternate text reading

Ensure that the alternate text for the image is available.

Pass

reading-410

Change reading speed

It should be possible to adjust (increase/decrease) the speed of reading. This test should be performed using the Assistive Technology being used for accessibility evaluation.

Pass

reading-510

TTS allows pause for headings, paragraphs, list items, etc

The user should be able to identify the difference between content items such as headings, paragraphs or list items by sufficient pauses in the TTS reading or appropriate formatting in the Braille device.

Pass

Headings aren't reported in continued reading.

reading-610

Navigate between the cells, rows and columns in the table

Check if you can navigate between the rows and columns of the table

Pass

reading-710

Navigate between internal hyperlinks

Check if you can navigate between internal hyperlinks.

Pass

reading-810

Move to the next block item

Check if you can move to the next available page element e.g. paragraph, image or table by using a common key/gesture like swipe right, down arrow etc.

Fail

Navigation between lines is available, but blocks aren't supported.

reading-910

Navigate by characters

Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous character in the book text by way of any command or gesture.

Pass

reading-1010

Navigate by words

Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous word in the book text by way of any command or gesture.

Pass

reading-1110

Navigate by lines

Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous line in the book text by way of any command or gesture.

Pass

reading-1210

Navigate the content by headings

Check if you can move to the next and previous headings in this book without using the Table of Contents.

Pass

reading-1310

Select and copy text

Reading systems should provide the ability to copy pieces of text that could be used for notes, in quotations, or to facilitate searching terms contained in the book. In some cases, this could be achieved using an AT such as a screen reader, for instance with a dedicated cursor or other procedures.

Fail

When trying to select text, a menu is opened and precise selection isn't supported.

Results for Extended Descriptions: 50%

Test book used: Accessibility Tests Extended Descriptions, version 1.1.1

Summary

Bookshelf (Vitalsource) version 9.2.2 Assistive Technology: Voiceover OS: iOS 13.5.1

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

extdescription-010

Detection and Utilization of HTML Details and Summary elements

Check if you can use HTML details and summary successfully and read the extended description contained in it.

Pass

The description is read by screen reader

extdescription-020

Technique for linking to a single extended description placed in a separate HTML file via text hyperlinks

Check if activating the hyperlink placed under the image takes you to a separate HTML file with extended descriptions, and the back link there brings you back to the image.

Fail

On activating the link the focus goes to somewhere random in the description area. The back link brings the focus below the first link.

Results for Mathematics: 100%

Test book used: Accessibility Tests Mathematics, version 1.1.1

Summary

VitalSource Bookshelf iOS version 9.2.2 (2651.2.2.2.1744) Assistive Technology: Voiceover iOS 13.3.1

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

mathml-010

Navigating block MathML with assistive technology and other technologies

The test checks if block MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies.

Pass

The MathMl expression can be viewed in full screen by double tapping on it. In full screen, navigation within the equation is possible with highlighting. The alt text is also read.

mathml-020

Navigating inline MathML with assistive technology and other technologies

The test checks if inline MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies.

Pass

The MathMl expression can be viewed in full screen by double tapping on it. In full screen, navigation within the equation is possible with highlighting. The alt text is also read.

math-image-030

Navigating Block Math images followed by Summary/Details with MathML

The test checks if block MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies in a HTML Summary/Details as an option to get at the native MathML.

Pass

On expanding the details element, MathMl alt text and then the expression is again read out as MathMl with possibility of navigation and highlighting.

math-image-040

Navigating Inline Math images followed by commented out MathML

This test shows an inline math expression as an image with only alt-text describing the math equation. This is not ideal but if a publisher can not use raw mathML directly this is an option for reprocessing in the future.

Pass