Bookshare at Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)

Bookshare is an ebook library that makes reading easier. Students who read differently because of barriers such as dyslexia, a visual impairments, or physical disabilities can access nearly 700,000 titles and read in ways that work for them. Funded by the Office of Special Programs (OSEP), U.S. Department of Education, Bookshare is free for all qualified U.S. students and the schools that serve them!

MNPS Educators: Get Started with Bookshare Today!

  • Create a Bookshare account, or get added to an existing one.
    • To create a new account, go to www.Bookshare.org and select “Sign up Today,” then select “Organizational” and complete the two online forms.
    • You will be prompted to print an organizational agreement. Sign it and either photograph or scan the signature page and email it to membership@bookshare.org. Our Membership team will process the signed form within 1-2 business days.
    • Meanwhile, you can add your qualified students (see below) and other teachers who will share books with students.
    • If you need any help with the signup process, consult the Educators Get Started Guide.
    • If you'd prefer to be added to an existing Bookshare organizational account in your district, please contact Christine Jones with Bookshare at christinej@bookshare.org.
  • Add your qualified students and assign books.
    • To add your students, follow the simple procedure explained in this guide.
    • Then, assign books to your students, either one title at a time using the Assign & Read feature (get instructions from this guide or this video), or you can assign a collection of books all at once using Readings Lists by following these instructions.
  • Consider your student’s reading needs and preferences
    What reading tool, and what device, will he or she use to read? This Find a Reading Tool wizard will help you identify the best reading tool for each student.
    • If you still need assistance with how a student will read with a particular tool or device, contact the Bookshare Help Center to submit an inquiry.
    • Feel free to consult the Bookshare Community to get your questions answered by other educators like you!
  • Guide your student in accessing and reading Bookshare books on their tool of choice. Refer your student members to this how-to guide that shows them how to log in to Bookshare and access books.
  • Watch your students overcome barriers and become lifelong readers!