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

  1. Visit www.bookshare.org and log into your account
  2. Locate a book using the search box, or from a page such as My History or My Reading Lists
  3. Select the title of the book
  4. Select brf from the download format drop down (combo) box, then press the download button
  5. 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

  1. Visit www.bookshare.org and log into your account
  2. Locate a book using the search box or from a page such as My History or My Reading Lists
  3. Select the title of the book
  4. Press the Download... button 
  5. Place a check mark next to the name of the member for whom you will be downloading the book
  6. Select the brf option from the format drop down (combo) box located to the right of your student's name
  7. Press the Download Books button
  8. On the next page, confirm your download selections by pressing the Download button again
  9. You'll then be taken to your My History page. Select the Available link located under Status
  10. 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.