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Workflow #1: Use the browser plug-ins/Zotero Connectors to import items into your Zotero library These workflows were tested with screen readers (NVDA and VoiceOver) and keyboard.
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desktop app, to make the page easier to understand for users and librarians. We've organized the accessibility issues by workflows and then by browser vs. NOTE: We tried to test Zutilo, but setting it up using a keyboard and screen reader was difficult and frustrating.
ZOTERO REVIEWS PC
Using Zotero in the browser on Chrome or Firefox on a PC is generally accessible, with some issues.
ZOTERO REVIEWS PDF
The deduplication folder, unfiled folder, and pulling metadata from a PDF are only available through the desktop app.īrowser version on Chrome or Firefox (PC)
ZOTERO REVIEWS SOFTWARE
Once the Zotero app is installed and set up, screen reader users and keyboard-only users can simply leave the software running in the background without interacting with it again. However, the Zotero desktop app is required to use any web plug-ins/Zotero Connectors. There are several operations that are only available to mouse users, and do not have a corresponding keyboard shortcut. There are several unlabeled buttons, a general lack of headers, and it's impossible to reach the toolbar using just a keyboard.
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The Zotero desktop app is not accessible. There is also a cognitive issue with using and understanding the interface some users may require more help from an experienced or sighted Zotero user in order to fully use Zotero.
ZOTERO REVIEWS FULL
The main accessibility reviewer for Zotero is at a university that supports Zotero through purchasing more space for its users.ĭue to cognitive issues, we were unable to full test Zutilo, which is a 3rd-party plug-in that allows you to create other keyboard shortcuts. This money goes to supporting the open source software, and offers users more space to store their PDFs. It is highly suggested that any university or library who relies on Zotero as a citation manager for their researchers should also purchase increased storage for their users. Any accessibility issues are reported through the Zotero Forums. In general, Zotero does not have a webpage dedicated to accessibility, but they have recently (2022) hired an accessibility specialist for their team.