How to Scan a Book
Here are the basics. For more information, visit the Tips for Scanning and Proofreading section, especially if your book contains anything unusual, such as footnotes, endnotes, graphics, etc.
- Bookshare only accepts files in RTF (Rich Text Format)
- Choose scanner settings (refer to the manufacturer's instructions, as brands/models vary) that:
○ Retain page breaks
○ Include page numbers (do not use headers or footers) unless your book is under 35 pages
○ Remove images (you may need to go back and remove these manually)
○ Save in rich text format (RTF)
- Scan all pages, including blank pages
- Do a post-scan check – review for the following:
○ All copyright information and a separate title page are included
○ Page breaks, page numbers and paragraph breaks that match the original book (do not use headers or footers) are included
○ Images have been removed
○ Minimal scan errors (scannos)