How do I download BRF?
Please download BRF using a computer or Braille note-taker. Do not try to download BRF on a tablet or smartphone when using these steps.
Individual Members
- Visit www.bookshare.org and log into your account
- Locate a book using the search box, or from a page such as My History or My Reading Lists
- Select the title of the book
- Select brf from the download format drop down (combo) box, then press the download button
- If asked whether you would like to Open or Save the file, please choose Save, then select a location where you can easily find it
Note: Most web browsers save files to the Downloads folder by default.
Sponsors on Organizational Accounts
- Visit www.bookshare.org and log into your account
- Locate a book using the search box or from a page such as My History or My Reading Lists
- Select the title of the book
- Press the Download... button
- Place a check mark next to the name of the member for whom you will be downloading the book
- Select the brf option from the format drop down (combo) box located to the right of your student's name
- Press the Download Books button
- On the next page, confirm your download selections by pressing the Download button again
- You'll then be taken to your My History page. Select the Available link located under Status
- If asked whether you would like to Open or Save the file, please choose Save, then select a location where you can easily find it
Note: Most web browsers save files to the Downloads folder by default.