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Users need to be able to access content quickly.

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These guidelines are to ensure that users can find access quickly.

Example (Bad)

A fictitious publisher, which places access options.

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  • [ x ] Multiple primary actions on the page (Access, PDF, Login)

  • [ x ] Options spread across the page, no clear single spot to find access.

  • [ x ] Options which may not give access to article (Get PDF, Login) given equal prominence.

Example (Good)

A fictitious publisher, which places access options in the article body.

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  • [ ✓ ] All access options are colocated.

  • [ ✓ ] Primary access option is clearly visible

  • [ ✓ ] Secondary and tertiary access options are clearly delineated.

  • [ ✓ ] Login options are grouped together.

  • [ ✓ ] Additional help options are provided (e.g. contact Library).

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