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Select your format based upon: 1) how you want to read your book, and 2) compatibility with your reading tool. To learn more about using Bookshare with your device, visit the Help Center.

Here is an overview of the specialized formats that Bookshare offers its members with links that go to the Help Center for more information.

• Bookshare Web Reader - A customized reading tool for Bookshare members offering all the features of DAISY with a single click of the "Read Now" link.
• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Desktop Computer Components (large print)

This page shows a desktop computer with the peripheral components usually attached to it: keyboard, mouse, speakers and a monitor. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The computer, speakers and monitor are seen from the front and the keyboard and mouse are seen from the top. At the top of the page, going from left to right, are one of the speakers, the monitor, the computer and another speaker. The computer has a floppy disk drive and a DVD drive at the top. At the bottom of the page, going from left to right, are the keyboard and the mouse. The mouse is connected to the computer up the page by wire.

Desktop Computer Components (UEB uncontracted)

This page shows a desktop computer with the peripheral components usually attached to it: keyboard, mouse, speakers and a monitor. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The computer, speakers and monitor are seen from the front and the keyboard and mouse are seen from the top. At the top of the page, going from left to right, are one of the speakers, the monitor, the computer and another speaker. The computer has a floppy disk drive and a DVD drive at the top. At the bottom of the page, going from left to right, are the keyboard and the mouse. The mouse is connected to the computer up the page by wire.

Desktop Computer Components (UEB contracted)

This page shows a desktop computer with the peripheral components usually attached to it: keyboard, mouse, speakers and a monitor. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The computer, speakers and monitor are seen from the front and the keyboard and mouse are seen from the top. At the top of the page, going from left to right, are one of the speakers, the monitor, the computer and another speaker. The computer has a floppy disk drive and a DVD drive at the top. At the bottom of the page, going from left to right, are the keyboard and the mouse. The mouse is connected to the computer up the page by wire.

Data Transfer (tactile)

This diagram shows 2 examples of data transfer, over 2 pages. They show a file moving through a block process to a buffer, moving through a record process to the program. Example 1 has 1 buffer, example 2 has 2 buffers.

Data Flow Symbols and Diagram (tactile)

This diagram shows and describes different data flow symbols on page 1, and a diagram with these symbols in on page 2.

Computer Keyboard Overview Diagram (UEB uncontracted)

This diagram shows an overview of a computer keyboard layout in blocks. Keys which are immediately adjacent to each other are shown as a block of continuous texture or colour. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the bottom left of the image is the biggest block, block 1 the main keyboard (alphabet, numbers and punctuation keys). Up from block 1 is block 2, the top line of keys (escape key, function keys). To the right of block 2 is block 3, the three system keys. Down from here is block 4, the six pack. Down again is block 5, the arrow cursor keys. On the far right of the image is block 6, the number pad. At the bottom of the page is a short key which names the blocks.

Creating Templates - Magazine Front Cover (tactile)

This diagram shows an example of a template magazine cover. It shows the positions of the title, price, headline, main photo, contents, advert and leader. There is a key at the top of the page.

Configuration of Computer Processors (tactile)

This diagram shows the configuration of computer processors. Its labels read: to data bus, internal bus, accumulator, ALU, flags, to address bus, general purpose registers. There is a note to read the page sideways.

Computer Keyboard Overview Diagram (UEB contracted)

This diagram shows an overview of a computer keyboard layout in blocks. Keys which are immediately adjacent to each other are shown as a block of continuous texture or colour. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the bottom left of the image is the biggest block, block 1 the main keyboard (alphabet, numbers and punctuation keys). Up from block 1 is block 2, the top line of keys (escape key, function keys). To the right of block 2 is block 3, the three system keys. Down from here is block 4, the six pack. Down again is block 5, the arrow cursor keys. On the far right of the image is block 6, the number pad. At the bottom of the page is a short key which names the blocks.

Computer Flowchart (UEB uncontracted)

This flowchart diagram shows, in a typical system, what peripheral components are attached to a computer and how data, represented by arrows, moves between them and the computer. Each element in the diagram is shown as a rectangle. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the centre of the page is the computer (processor) shown in a striped texture. To the left of this is a keyboard and mouse with arrows pointing right from them to the computer. To the right is a CD-ROM with an arrow pointing to the computer, and a disc drive with arrows pointing to and from the computer. There are arrows pointing from the computer up the page to the screen and down the page to a printer.

Computer Flowchart (UEB contracted)

This flowchart diagram shows, in a typical system, what peripheral components are attached to a computer and how data, represented by arrows, moves between them and the computer. Each element in the diagram is shown as a rectangle. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the centre of the page is the computer (processor) shown in a striped texture. To the left of this is a keyboard and mouse with arrows pointing right from them to the computer. To the right is a CD-ROM with an arrow pointing to the computer, and a disc drive with arrows pointing to and from the computer. There are arrows pointing from the computer up the page to the screen and down the page to a printer.

Column Layout Examples (UEB uncontracted)

This diagram shows examples of three of the many column layouts that might be used in a print publication. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. There are descriptive labels on the left of the page and layout examples on the right. In each example, the horizontal lines texture indicates areas of body text, and the fine dotted textured areas represent columns that might be used for headings, annotations, a table of contents, pull quotes, images, advertisements or even left empty to give the page an uncluttered look. Each example shows a single page.

Computer Flowchart (large print)

This flowchart diagram shows, in a typical system, what peripheral components are attached to a computer and how data, represented by arrows, moves between them and the computer. Each element in the diagram is shown as a rectangle. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the centre of the page is the computer (processor) shown in a striped texture. To the left of this is a keyboard and mouse with arrows pointing right from them to the computer. To the right is a CD-ROM with an arrow pointing to the computer, and a disc drive with arrows pointing to and from the computer. There are arrows pointing from the computer up the page to the screen and down the page to a printer.

Column Layout Examples (UEB contracted)

This diagram shows examples of three of the many column layouts that might be used in a print publication. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. There are descriptive labels on the left of the page and layout examples on the right. In each example, the horizontal lines texture indicates areas of body text, and the fine dotted textured areas represent columns that might be used for headings, annotations, a table of contents, pull quotes, images, advertisements or even left empty to give the page an uncluttered look. Each example shows a single page.

Computer Keyboard Overview Diagram (large print)

This diagram shows an overview of a computer keyboard layout in blocks. Keys which are immediately adjacent to each other are shown as a block of continuous texture or colour. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the bottom left of the image is the biggest block, block 1 the main keyboard (alphabet, numbers and punctuation keys). Up from block 1 is block 2, the top line of keys (escape key, function keys). To the right of block 2 is block 3, the three system keys. Down from here is block 4, the six pack. Down again is block 5, the arrow cursor keys. On the far right of the image is block 6, the number pad. At the bottom of the page is a short key which names the blocks.

Column Layout Examples (large print)

This diagram shows examples of three of the many column layouts that might be used in a print publication. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. There are descriptive labels on the left of the page and layout examples on the right. In each example, the horizontal lines texture indicates areas of body text, and the fine dotted textured areas represent columns that might be used for headings, annotations, a table of contents, pull quotes, images, advertisements or even left empty to give the page an uncluttered look. Each example shows a single page.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) (UEB uncontracted)

This flowchart diagram shows the features of a computer central processing unit with input, output and backing store. The CPU, shown by a textured rectangle, is in the centre of the page. Inside this are three unfilled rectangles representing, from the top to bottom, the control unit, the arithmetic and logic unit, and the immediate access store. Linked by arrows to the CPU are three rectangular boxes. Input is to the left, output to the right and backing store at the bottom of the page.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) (UEB contracted)

This flowchart diagram shows the features of a computer central processing unit with input, output and backing store. The CPU, shown by a textured rectangle, is in the centre of the page. Inside this are three unfilled rectangles representing, from the top to bottom, the control unit, the arithmetic and logic unit, and the immediate access store. Linked by arrows to the CPU are three rectangular boxes. Input is to the left, output to the right and backing store at the bottom of the page.

Bridge Connection (tactile)

This diagram shows a bridge connection between two rows of computers. The computers are textured shapes with "computer" labels; the lines coming from them are connecting cables.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) (large print)

This flowchart diagram shows the features of a computer central processing unit with input, output and backing store. The CPU, shown by a textured rectangle, is in the centre of the page. Inside this are three unfilled rectangles representing, from the top to bottom, the control unit, the arithmetic and logic unit, and the immediate access store. Linked by arrows to the CPU are three rectangular boxes. Input is to the left, output to the right and backing store at the bottom of the page.

Carrier Sense Multiple Access (tactile)

This diagram shows a carrier sense multiple access network.

Baseband Transmission (tactile)

This diagram shows a baseband transmission wave.

Binary Tree (tactile)

This diagram shows a binary tree with labels on the different components.

Base Register Addressing (tactile)

This is a diagram showing base register addressing. There are two textured boxes on the right, the top labelled operand and the bottom labelled bass register. These are connected with to a circle in the centre of the page with a "+" label within. This circle is connected to a large textured box on the right labelled memory, this box is split into multiple sections, one of them labelled data.

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