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When I request a book to be added, when will it be ready?Converting books into accessible format is a complex process, and we can't guarantee a specific turnaround time.  For books that are available in the NIMAC, we can usually add them to the collection within 1-2... more
Video Tutorial: How to Request a Book × You will need to be logged into your Bookshare account and be a member from the U.S. We appreciate when you search the collection before... more
Student book requestsIf your request is on behalf of a U.S. student, it gets added to the Student Request queue, which is maintained by Bookshare’s Collection Development staff.  If the book is available from the NIMAC, we'll pull a copy directly or as assigned to us... more
Yes! The Wish List is a list of books that have been requested by our members for reading outside of the classroom.   We encourage volunteers to check this list regularly and choose titles to scan and proof.  Adding a Wist List title guarantees that you will make... more
We do add textbooks as needed by students.  The textbooks must be assigned as classroom reading in an accredited educational program, including K-12 and postsecondary.  We will purchase a copy, scan and proofread it, and get it in the collection for the benefit of... more
Yes, Bookshare has college level textbooks. U.S.laws don't reqiure publishers to provide college level textbooks in alternate formats however we acquire them from colleges and universities through partnerships for scanning and sharing books.Bookshare hopes to build... more