Bookshare is a free service that offers access to more than 42,000 digital books, textbooks, teacher-recommended reading, periodicals and assistive technology tools. It’s mostly open to USA residents with a print disability, and some sections are available to those with print disabilities outside the USA.
Among the changes to the website:
- Use the site’s new accessible features
- Find a book with new search and browse features
- Download a book with more steamlined processes
- Use new volunteer features
- Access free reader software
While Bookshare’s digital books are generally formatted for text-to-speech applications they also can be converted for use with desktop ebook software like Stanza and iPhone/iPod Touch ebook apps like Stanza and Bookshelf.
Head over to the new sleek-looking Bookshare.org website and check it out!
- Paul Natsch
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