Construction Impacts to Library Collections and Spaces
All library materials remain available, but some must be requested in advance. If you need a particular item, please call the library at (425) 564-2252 prior to travelling to campus. Bookable study rooms are closed. Review the library construction details
If using an EBSCOHost Article for a class, link to the article within EBSCOHost rather than uploading the PDF into your Canvas space. Linking enables users to view the HTML “full text” format if available, which, while lacking images, is generally the most flexible and accessible format. Linking also allows students to take advantage of the text to speech and MP3 download option. It also enables students to directly request an article be remediated for accessibility if it is not accessible.
In preparing for a class, you can reach out to EBSCO to remediate content for accessibility. The remediated copies will be provided as a Microsoft Word or HTML file. See EBSCO’s accessible content remediation request page for details.
Content remediation requests, taking 1 – 3 weeks for articles
Text to Speech feature available for “Full Text” articles in HTML format
Tips for Faculty
If using a ProQuest article for a class, link to the article within ProQuest rather than uploading the PDF into your Canvas space. Linking enables users to view the HTML “full text” format if available, which, while lacking images, is generally the most flexible and accessible format. Linking also allows users to take advantage of the text to speech feature if available.
The Bellevue College library’s subscription to Science Direct primarily consists of journal articles published by Elsevier, the makers of Science Direct.
Accessibility Features
Most articles are available in both HTML and PDF format; older content may not
Math content is displayed in MathML, which can be understood by several accessibility technology aids
Tips for Faculty
If using Science Direct content in your course, link to the article within Science Direct so users can access the HTML content, which is generally the best format for accessibility purposes.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS)
EBSCOHost & ProQuest
The library’s largest vendor is EBSCOhost. Popular products from EBSCOhost include Academic Search Complete, Business Source Ultimate, CINAHL, and PsycARTICLES.
ProQuest provides Research Library, the New York Times, Avery Index, and more.
ProQuest databases the library subscribes to include:
ABI Inform Trade and Industry
Avery Index
Consumer Health Database
eLibrary
Healthcare Administration
History Study Center
Literature: ProQuest Learning
New York Times
ProQuest Research Library
Public Health Database
Publicly Available Content
SIRS Discoverer
U.S. Newsstream
Accessibility Features
Text to Speech feature available for “Full Text” articles in HTML format
Content remediation requests, taking 1 – 3 weeks for articles
Tips for Faculty
If using a ProQuest article for a class, link to the article within ProQuest rather than uploading the PDF into your Canvas space. Linking enables users to view the HTML “full text” format if available, which, while lacking images, is generally the most flexible and accessible format. Linking also allows users to take advantage of the text to speech feature if available.
If using an EBSCOHost Article for a class, link to the article within EBSCOHost rather than uploading the PDF into your Canvas space. Linking allows students to take advantage of the text to speech and MP3 download option. It also enables students to directly request an article be remediated for accessibility if it is not accessible.
If using an EBSCOHost Article for a class, link to the article within EBSCOHost rather than uploading the PDF into your Canvas space. Linking enables users to view the HTML “full text” format if available, which, while lacking images, is generally the most flexible and accessible format. Linking also allows students to take advantage of the text to speech and MP3 download option. It also enables students to directly request an article be remediated for accessibility if it is not accessible.
In preparing for a class, you can reach out to EBSCO to remediate content for accessibility. The remediated copies will be provided as a Microsoft Word or HTML file. See EBSCO’s accessible content remediation request page for details.
Content remediation requests, taking 1 – 3 weeks for articles
Tips for Faculty
If using a ProQuest article for a class, link to the article within ProQuest rather than uploading the PDF into your Canvas space. Linking enables users to view the HTML “full text” format if available, which, while lacking images, is generally the most flexible and accessible format. Linking also allows users to take advantage of the text to speech feature if available.
The library’s JSTOR subscription primarily consists of journal articles, with some eBooks. ArtSTOR is primarily images. Journal articles are in PDF format, while eBooks can be in PDF or EPUB format.
There is a small amount of content in JSTOR & ArtSTOR that is contributed to the database by institutions. These are called Shared Collections. JSTOR cannot guarantee the accessibility of these uncontrolled collections. If there is an accessibility issue reported, JSTOR support will reach out to the contributor to request that they supply remediated content to the user.
Accessibility Features
On demand PDF remediation if a PDF has not yet been made accessible
Alternative text for images from a material’s metadata, with descriptive alt text generated on-demand
Tips for Faculty
If using JSTOR or ARTstor content for a class, link to the item within JSTOR in order for individuals to be able to access the accessible PDF or descriptive alt text.
The content in ACM Digital Library has historically been PDF files. To meet accessibility standards, ACM has started releasing HTML versions of articles. Newer content is more likely to be available in HTML content. Currently there is a mix of PDF only and PDF plus HTML content in ACM. Some legacy content remains in PDF format only and may not be fully accessible.
Accessibility Features
New publications include accessible HTML alongside PDF files.
Newer publications in HTML have math content in MathML, which can be read by screen readers and used in math equation editors
eBooks published in 2025 and after are accessible
Tips for Faculty
If using ACM digital library content for a class, check to see if the content is available in HTML format. HTML format in ACM will be present the entirety of the content in the browser. If it is available in HTML, you should link directly to the article in ACM. If the content is only available in PDF, you’ll need to utilize the campus’s PDF remediation services or tool. Please contact eLearning for assistance.
Statista is a data aggregator. They present many statistics in the form or charts or graphs displayed through the browser. Presented reports that compile a variety of relevant statistics are available as downloadable PDF files.
Tips for Faculty
If using Statista content in your course, link to individual statistics that may be displayed within the browser. Avoid the reports in PDF format.
The Bellevue College library’s subscription to Science Direct primarily consists of journal articles published by Elsevier, the makers of Science Direct.
Accessibility Features
Most articles are available in both HTML and PDF format; older content may not
Math content is displayed in MathML, which can be understood by several accessibility technology aids
Tips for Faculty
If using Science Direct content in your course, link to the article within Science Direct so users can access the HTML content, which is generally the best format for accessibility purposes.
