Databases platformed by Proquest, which is any database that says "ProQuest" in brackets on the Libraries' database list, have built-in screen reader software for some scholarly articles. ProQuest eBooks do not have built-in screen reader software, but there are resources from ProQuest detailing how to navigate outside screen reader software on ProQuest databases. 

Some articles on ProQuest databases have a built-in screen reading feature. How to access it:

• Click on your selected article and locate the left-hand side of the page. If there is an option that says "Full Text," you will be able to use the built-in text-to-speech player. If the only option is "Full Text - PDF," you will not be able to access the built-in text-to-speech player. Consider using outside screenreader software in these instances. 

• Scroll down in the article and locate the "Listen" button. 

• When you click on "Listen," a teal-colored box, the text-to-speech player, will appear on your screen and immediately begin speaking—it may take a second for it to load and be visible. You can move it anywhere you want on your screen. You can access different settings, like speed and volume, by navigating to the lower right side of the box. You can click on the three dots all the way to the right side to download the article as an MP3 or close the player.

More detailed instructions, and information about other text-to-speech options on ProQuest.

ProQuest eBooks do not have built-in screen readers; however, this accessibility guide explains how to maximize the use of outside screen reader software with Proquest eBooks.

Official ProQuest video showing how to turn on text-only mode to be used with outside screen reader software.