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Yes. You can continue using Bookshare as a paying Individual Member if you are no longer a student. As a non-student, you will need to purchase a subscription to continue using your account.Please visit our Help Center for more information about purchasing a... more
Bookshare has a large collection of resources used daily in offices all over the world, including technical software manuals and other professional development materials. As one longtime member attests, "Bookshare's collection of computer and programming manuals runs... more
Yes, a Bookshare membership is for life! It’s free for U.S. students – even those in adult education programs (see Student Qualifications). Qualified adult education programs include classes that lead to a degree or certificate. Some common qualified adult education... more
Leaving high school? Make sure you have an Individual Bookshare membership—you can use it at any school you attend in the U.S.Off to college? The Disabled Student Services office or DSO on your campus can help you get your required books in the formats you need. Many... more
Yes! Once you are a Bookshare member you can continue using our service for life. No need to resubmit paperwork.If you are continuing your education, just update your student status  in the U.S. to include your new school information. It may take several days for your... more
Absolutely! If you are going to college in the U.S. your Bookshare membership will continue to be free, courtesy of a grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).To learn more about using your Bookshare account in college,... more
The preferred method is online.Log in to Bookshare. Select the "My Account” link. Select “Subscription” link.Enter your Visa or MasterCard information. Select the “Preview” button and verify that the information is correct. Select the “Purchase” button to make your... more
No! Bookshare membership extends to both adults and non-U.S. students across the world that qualify for Bookshare based on a qualifying print disability.In addition to the many school-related materials, Bookshare boasts over 100 public reading lists for adult readers.... more
Yes, depending on what kind of account the student has.Students that have a linked Individual and Organizational membership will continue to have access to their Individual account even after they leave their school’s account. If they continue their education at a U.S... more