Bookshare members can update download preferences from their account. These preferences include preferred Default download format, Audio format of MP3 or DAISY Audio, and Braille Grade, Format, and Size.
As an Individual Member
- Log in to your Bookshare account.
- Select the My Account link located in the list of links on the left side of the My Bookshare page.
- Select the Preferences link on the left side of the page.
- Modify the download preference accordingly.
- Select the Save button on the bottom of the page to save the changes.
As a Sponsor or Teacher
- Log in to your Bookshare account.
- Select the Members link on your My Bookshare page.
- Select the Edit link (pencil icon) to the left of the student’s name.
- Select the down-arrow next to the Reading Preferences heading, then modify the student’s download preference accordingly.
- Select the Save button to save the changes.
Preferred format
Choose from one of the following preferred Formats that Bookshare defaults to when downloading a book.
- DAISY with Images, when available
- DAISY Text Only
- Audio
- Braille Ready Format (BRF)
- EPUB
- Word
Choosing Audio format
Here, you can choose your preferred audio format. Note: Human narrated audio books are only available in either DAISY or MP3, determined by the publisher. Bookshare members cannot choose the audio format when downloading human narrated books. For books using Text to Speech, choose from the following audio formats.
- MP3 Files
- DAISY Audio
BRF (Braille Ready format) size and format
To download books in BRF (Braille Ready format), select from the following Sizes And Formats:
- Refreshable display, 18 cells wide
- Refreshable display, 20 cells wide
- Refreshable display, 32 cells wide
- Refreshable display, 40 cells wide
- Refreshable display, 70 cells wide
- Refreshable display, 80 cells wide
- Embossable braille, 40 cells x 25 lines
- Embossable braille, 28 cells x 25 lines
- Embossable Braille, 39 cells x 25 lines
Braille Grade
- The following Braille grades are available.
- Grade 2 (contracted) UEB
- Grade 2 (contracted) EBAE
- Grade 1 (uncontracted) UEB
- Grade 1 (uncontracted) EBAE