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If the Primary Contact is leaving the organization, they should designate another Sponsor to serve as the Primary Contact. There are a few ways to change the Primary Contact: If the new Primary Contact is already registered as a Sponsor on the account The Primary... more
All organizations must complete our Organizational Agreement Form before students can access Bookshare books. Sponsors can download and submit the form following these steps: Download and print the Organizational Agreement form. Have the Primary Contact physically sign... more
Why am I required to submit proof of disability?Bookshare operates under an amendment to the US copyright law. This amendment allows Bookshare to distribute copies of previously published works in accessible formats exclusively for the use of someone who struggles to... more
Bookshare books can be read on many types of devices with a selection of reading tools including Bookshare’s own Bookshare Reader for web and mobile. The Bookshare Reader has been completely revamped with new features and offers a great reading experience. Additionally... more
Search There are many ways to find books in Bookshare's vast collection. The search box located at the top of every page on the website can be used to search for a title, author, ISBN, publisher or words from the synopsis of a book. To find a specific edition of a... more
To obtain a new password, go to the Forgot Password page and enter your email address. Bookshare will send you an email with a link to create a new password. NOTE: If you are a student on a school account, your teacher must reset your password. Please contact them to... more
Current Sponsors can add other educators as Sponsors to their school's account. Sponsors can be added one at a time, or several at once. To access the Sponsor roster, select the “Sponsors” link on your “My Bookshare” Page.Select the “Add Sponsor” button to add Sponsors... more
Individual Membership This account type is for adults with qualifying disabiliteis or for parents to sign up their child with a qualifying disability. Go to the www.Bookshare.org and select the “Sign Up" button. Select "Sign Up Individual" button. Complete all of the... more
The latest Victor Reader Stream model includes built in Wi-Fi allowing Bookshare members to log into, search, and download Bookshare content directly on the device.We recommend accessing the appropriate Victor Reader Stream user guide from the Humanware support Web... more
Voice Dream Reader is an app for reading books on iOS and Mac devices. For Android devices the app is named the Legere Reader. This app has a cost on both iOS devices as well as Android devices. Please visit the Voice Dream Reader website to learn more.Read books using... more
Bookshare books can be read directly in the Dolphin EasyReader app on Chromebooks, Windows PCs and mobile devices. Easy Reader has both a free and paid premium version. To use Easy Reader, you must first download the Easy Reader app to your device.Once you have the... more
Bookshare has accessible materials for readers of all ages. Below are a few curated lists in our special collection for emergent and beginning readers:Early Childhood Books - This collection is a sampler of early childhood books including books for emergent readers to... more
What is the new membership fee for Individual Members? The Individual Membership fee has increased to $79.99. When will the new fee be effective? The new fee is effective May 10, 2023 and will be applied to new memberships, or when existing members renew their annual... more
Currently sponsors are unable to assign books to students in the Bookshare Reader app. The app is indended to be used by Bookshare members. However, students can access their previously assigned books in the app through the “Assigned Books” tab. Find out more... more
A Bookshare sponsor is typically an educator who is helping an eligible student obtain accessible books through Bookshare. Sponsors are a designation on Organizational Accounts only. A sponsor can be a general or special education teacher, Assistive Technology... more