{"id":7683,"date":"2012-08-31T00:03:35","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T05:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/?page_id=7683"},"modified":"2023-08-03T16:13:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T16:13:02","slug":"alternative-format-textbooks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/students\/alternative-format-textbooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Textbooks in Alternative Formats"},"content":{"rendered":"
Alternative Format Textbooks are textbooks created in an electronic format for students to read using reading assistive technology software programs. Files for these textbooks come in a variety of formats. If you are a student who qualifies for textbooks in this format, please follow the steps below to request textbooks in an alternative format:<\/p>\n
Please note:<\/p>\n
There are free resources that students may be able to use for some books. Listed below are a few options to review.<\/p>\n
Please note: Textbooks are not guaranteed to be on any of these sites or in the format that may be needed. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing these resources, please email us at alttext@augsburg.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bookshare<\/a> is a large online library of electronic formats of textbooks for students with qualified disabilities.<\/p>\n If we determine that you are eligible for a Bookshare account and you are interested in using Bookshare, we can set up a school account for you and then share any books that may be available through Bookshare without needing you to send a copy of a receipt. Alternatively, if you would like to browse books on your own without having to request them through our office first, we can set you up with an individual Bookshare account.<\/p>\n Email us at alttext@augsburg.edu<\/a> if you are interested in getting set up with a school or an individual Bookshare account.<\/p>\n Please note: Bookshare does not provide books in a PDF format, so their eBooks may appear different from the physical textbook, but they do work with a variety of reading assistive technologies.<\/p>\n Browse, download, and view books from Âé¶¹Çø Library’s eBook collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Project Gutenberg<\/a> has a collection of eBooks in a variety of digital formats.<\/p>\n Libby<\/a> has a collection of audiobooks and eBooks that you can borrow using your local public library card (many STEM based textbooks are not available on Libby).<\/p>\n Check out eLibraryMN’s<\/a> or Open Library’s<\/a> eBook collection. These books have a built-in reader with limited customizations.<\/p>\nBookshare<\/h3>\n
Next Steps<\/h4>\n
Âé¶¹Çø Library\u2019s eBook Collection<\/h3>\n
Other Free Resources<\/h3>\n
Assistive Technology<\/h2>\n