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Access thousands of digital titles in audio, braille, and digital text formats with an intuitive search and customization options.

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What is Bookshare?

Bookshare is a digital library offering thousands of books, textbooks, and publications in multiple accessible formats: audio, braille, and digital text. It's designed primarily for people with print disabilities, including visual impairments, dyslexia, and physical disabilities that make handling printed books difficult. The service provides customisable reading experiences, allowing users to adjust text size, font, spacing, and other display settings to suit their needs. Search functionality helps users find titles across fiction, non-fiction, educational materials, and reference works. Bookshare operates on a freemium model, with free access for eligible users and premium membership options available.

Key features

Multiple format access

browse and read books in audio, braille, and digital text simultaneously

Customisable text display

adjust font size, typeface, line spacing, and background colour for comfortable reading

Textbook access

digital versions of educational materials for students with disabilities

Intuitive search

find titles by author, subject, ISBN, or keyword across the catalogue

Offline reading

download titles to read without an internet connection

Device synchronisation

continue reading across different devices from where you left off

Pros & cons

Advantages

  • Free access for eligible users with print disabilities removes financial barriers
  • Wide variety of formats means users can choose how they consume content based on preference or circumstance
  • Substantial textbook collection supports students throughout their education
  • Customisation options accommodate different reading preferences and accessibility needs

Limitations

  • Eligibility requirements for free access may exclude some users; verification process required
  • Library catalogue, whilst substantial, may not include all recent releases or niche titles
  • Premium features and extended access require paid membership beyond the free tier

Use cases

Students with dyslexia or visual impairments accessing textbooks in accessible formats

Blind or low-vision readers enjoying audio and braille editions of fiction and non-fiction

People with physical disabilities using digital text without handling paper books

Teachers sourcing accessible educational materials for inclusive classrooms

Lifelong learners exploring audiobooks and digital texts with customisable reading settings

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Pricing

Free

Free

Access to digital library for eligible users with print disabilities; audio, braille, and digital text formats; basic customisation options

Premium Membership

Varies by region

Extended borrowing limits, priority access to new titles, additional customisation features, and offline reading capabilities

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