替代格式教材

Information Regarding Textbooks in Alternate Format

每学期, 可及性服务 sets a priority request date where any request made by this date will be guaranteed ready by the first day of the semester. Please check with 可及性服务 to find out when this date is.

确定需要哪些教科书:

  • 视图 课程.
  • 选择当前学期(1).e. 秋季学期2020-2021).
  • Type in your course information with the campus, subject, and catalog number. 然后点击页面底部的“搜索”.
  • Use the course or section number to identify the section you are registered for. Click on your section to view a drop-down menu with the required textbook information
  • If the book information is not listed in course offerings, click on the instructor’s name to email them and request the information on their required textbook(s).
  • If there is not an instructor listed or the instructor has not responded to your request within 3 days, please contact your Accessibility Coordinator for assistance.

索取备用格式的教科书

  1. 检查一下你的课本是否可以通过 Bookshare. Bookshare offers many options for free to eligible students with disabilities. For information on how to get started with Bookshare check the Bookshare指令.
  2. 如果你的书在Bookshare上找不到， VitalSource is another option that provides accessible materials. VitalSource is not free, but the cost is often less than the cost of purchasing a hard copy textbook. VitalSource具有内置的可访问性特性, so it is recommended you purchase this option if available. For information on how to find books through VitalSource, consult the VitalSource指令.
  3. If your book is not available through Bookshare or VitalSource, you may submit a request to Student 可及性服务 by completing the 备选格式申请表格 在适应.
    1. 一旦你提交你的请求, you will receive a confirmation message that your form has been submitted.
    2. Provide proof of purchase 无障碍服务 by providing a copy of your receipt/invoice that shows the ISBN and edition purchased or by providing a receipt/invoice and show the purchased book 无障碍服务. You can do this by taking pictures of the front and back of the book and providing those, 还有收据的复印件, 无障碍服务. While there is no additional cost to submit a request through 可及性服务, you will be required to provide proof that you have purchased your textbook in order for 可及性服务 to fulfill your request.
    3. Once 可及性服务 has processed and converted the requested material and you have shown proof of purchase, 这本书将通过OneDrive与大家分享.
    4. 访问您的材料，一旦你收到一封电子邮件, click on the folder of the book title that has been shared with you. We recommend that you download and save the file to your desktop, as you will not be able to edit the shared document

Bookshare指令

创建帐户

  1. 去 Bookshare的网站
  2. 选择“今天注册”
  3. 选择“个人报名”
  4. 按照注册过程中的提示操作. 您需要提供:
    • 学校的信息
    • 你的姓名、地址、生日等.
    • 创建登录信息(用户名、密码)
    • 上传你残疾的官方文件.
    • 完成签名.
  5. As long as your disability meets their eligibility, you can access any and all the books on Bookshare for free.

找一本书

  • 去 Bookshare的网站 用你的凭据登录.
  • 搜索 for your desired textbook by entering the title, author, or ISBN in the search bar at the top.
    • For a more specific search, use the “Advanced 搜索” option
    • You can also browse their collections to discover other books to read.
  • Your search results will show up with a list of all the books that meet your search criteria. Select the book title for more information about the book.
  • Select “Read Now” (in the “Action” box on the right). This will allow you to read your book from Bookshare Web Reader, 哪个会在你的浏览器中打开.
    • Bookshare网络阅读器功能:
      • 文本到语音，单词高亮显示
      • 灵活的显示选项
      • Font choices, including OpenDyslexic and large print up to 70 point.
      • Use either Google Chrome or Safari for access to the above-mentioned features.
      • Bookshare提供了 Bookshare指南 to show you how to access different features based on your needs and preferences. 

重要来源说明

VitalSource has lots of book options that tend to be cheaper than buying or renting from other places. You do not have to fit any eligibility requirements, as anyone can access VitalSource! Their books have many great reading features as well!

搜索你的书

You can search for your book before creating an account, to verify availability and check the price.

  1. In the top search bar, type in the title, ISBN, or author of the book you are looking for.
  2. A collection of books will pop up that match your search, as well as their price ranges.
  3. 如果你看到你想要的书，选择它.
  4. Here you can see the details of your selected book, the price depending on the duration of your purchase, 以及这本书的梗概. 向下滚动，看看这本书提供了什么功能.
  5. If this is the book you want to purchase, select “Add to Cart.”
  6. If you want to continue shopping for additional books, click “Continue Shopping” and repeat the above steps.
  7. If you are done shopping, click “视图 Cart and Checkout” in the cart window that pops up.
  8. Now you are viewing your cart, with your selected books to purchase. 在继续之前:
    • 确认你有正确的书.
    •  Check the duration to make sure you have selected the appropriate amount of time to purchase the book based on how long you need/want it
  9. 如果一切正常，选择“Begin Checkout”.”
  10. Now, you will be asked to either sign in or create an account. If you have previously had a professor use VitalSource to give you access to an eTextbook, 你可能已经有一个账户了. 试着用你的学校邮箱和密码登录.
  11. If you need to create an account, click “Create Account” and fill in the prompts.
  12. 一旦你创建了你的帐户, 您将被带回到您的结帐处, 您现在可以在哪里输入付款信息.
  13. 你现在应该可以访问你的电子书了.
  14. For information on how to read books aloud and adjust your reading settings check out VitalSource朗读功能.