Adults, how do you sign up for Bookshare?

On the Sign Up page on the Bookshare website, select the “Myself” button.

1. On the Bookshare Website select the “Sign Up” button, then select “Myself”.
2. Enter an email address and create a password. If an account already exists for that email, you’ll be told right away and offered the option to log in or reset your password.
3. Enter first name, last name, date of birth, and country of residence.
4. Review the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, check the acknowledgment box, then select “Create Account” to finish.

Once your account is created, you can submit proof of disability and choose a subscription at any time from your account’s Subscription and Proof of Disability pages, or from the “Upgrade Today” banner on your My Bookshare page.

1. You have three options for providing Proof of Disability:
   • National Library Service (BARD)
     • Submit membership information
   • Learning Ally
     • Submit membership information
   • Bookshare’s Proof of Disability Agreement
     • Enter the email of a qualifying professional who can certify your disability or download the Proof of Disability form for signature from a professional, then submit to Bookshare.
2. On the Subscriptions page, choose Adult and enter payment information or Promo Code.
3. You will be notified when Bookshare has verified your Proof of Disability, then you can begin reading Bookshare books.

Learn more about how to submit Proof of Disability NOTE: You can access our large collection of freely available materials without submitting proof of disability including novels such as War and Peace and The Time Machine. Check out our curated list of Freely Available Books for All or search for them on the Advanced Search page by selecting “Freely Available” from the dropdown menu on the “Books to Search” field.

Return to the Adults Get Started Guide.