Library Policies

Using the Accessibility Toolbar

SCPL and Accessibility

As part of our Digital Accessibility Statement, Spartanburg County Libraries believes in accessibility for all. The Accessibility Toolbar, provided by Recite Me, is a cloud-based software solution that lets users - Ian doesn't know how to finish this.

By clicking the Accessibility & Language button at the top-right of the screen in desktop, or within the slide-out navigation menu on mobile, the toolbar will load and appear across the top of the page. There are many options to customize the way the website looks and feels, as well as tools such as a screen reader, magnifying glass, and translator built in.

Recite Me Features

Notice: These accessibility tools are provided by Recite Me, a 3rd party service provider. Tool availability, graphics, and functionality are subject to change at any time without notice.

Audio & Translation

Audio and Translate buttons from left to right: Translate options, back, rewind, play/stop, fast forward, next, audio focus, translate

Play and download audio of text in the selected language.

  • Text to Speech Options:Change settings for the Text to Speech functionality such as voice type, reading speed, and more.
  • Audio Controls: Play audio of page text and rewind or fast forward through it.
  • Download:Download an audio file of playback of currently selected text.
  • Focus Audio:Play gentle background noise to help with concentration.
  • Translate: Translate all text (with some exceptions) on the page. Audio playback language also changes if the language is supported.

Focus Tools

Focus tools from left to right: Ruler, cursor style, screen mask, page options, and page structure.

Display on-screen tools to help with focus or change page display options for easier reading.

  • Ruler: Display a ruler to help guide reading.
  • Cursor: Change the look of the mouse cursor.
  • Page Mask: Display a mask to show only portions of a page and hide distractions.
  • Page Options: Disable images and animations, show image descriptions, or only show plain text to make browsing easier.
  • Page Layout: Display a tab showing the table of contents for a page based on headers, links, and other page contents.

Text Styling & Customization

Text Styling and Customization options from left to right: Decrease font size, change font, focus text, increase font size, and change colors

Change the look of the website for ease of use.

  • Decrease Font Size: Decrease the text size.
  • Change Font: Change the text font.
  • Focus Text:Emphasise critical parts of words and sentences for easy reading.
  • Increase Font Size: Increase the text size.
  • Colors: Customize the color palette of the website such as the text, backrgound, and link colors.

Reading Aids

Reading aids from left to right: Dictionary, page summarizer, content simplifier, and magnifier

Summarize, summarize and define text.

  • Dictionary: Define highlighted words with a built-in dictionary.
  • Page Summariser: Summarize page content using AI.
  • Simplify Content: Shorten long and complex text using AI.
  • Magnifier: Display a magnifying glass over the cursor to zoom-in.

Settings

Settings options from left to right: Settings, reset, and user guide.

Edit settings of toolbar features and read more about them in the guide.

  • Settings: Adjust various toolbar settings.
  • Reset: Restore default settings.
  • User Guide: Opens a tab with descriptions and details about each tool.
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