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How to Request Textbooks in E-Text

Step-by-step guide to request a class textbook from BookShare in e-text, an alternative text format.

Step 1 - See if BookShare has your books first

Go to Book Share and download your books if BookShare has them. If you need a free BookShare account just ask. VitalSource, RedShelf and Kindle also have accessible formats if you want to rent or purchase an eBook version. For E-Text you cannot find please continue below.

Step 2 - Verify the E-Text accommodation is checked for your course. (see Figure 1)

A screenshot of the BYU-Idaho Disability Services Access Portal page shows a circled button that reads "Access Portal Login."

Login to the BYU-Idaho Disability Services Access Portal.

  1. Once you have logged in, go to the left-hand side of your dashboard under My Accommodations and select List Accommodations.   (see Figure 2)
    A screenshot of the My Accommodations options with the choice of List Accommodations circled.
  2. In the center of your dashboard, Select Courses in which you want E-text accommodations.   (see Figure 3)
    A screenshot of list of classes and available semester with small, square checkboxes on the left-hand side.
  3. Then scroll down and click the button to "Continue to Customize Your Accommodations".   (see Figure 4)
    A screen of a circled button that says Step 2: Continue to Customize Your Accommodations."
  4. Make sure E-Text is one of your accommodations. If it is not then check the box and "Submit Your Requests" or Update for Administrator approval.   (see Figure 5)
    A screenshot of customized accommodations that lists materials, extra time, negotiate deadline extensions for assignments, recording devices, e-text, large print test, note taking services, extra clarification on assignments from instructor, memory aid for tests, and preferential seating. The checkbox for e-text is checked and circled. A button at the bottom that reads Submit Your Accommodation Requests is also circled. It is next to another button that reads Back to Overview.

Step 3 - Select the Books you need in E-Text

  1. On the left hand side menu, select "Alternative Formats" under "My Accommodations".  (see Figure 6)
    A screenshot of alternative formats for e-text has the words previous term circle on the left, term: Fall 2017 with an arrow pointing to it in the middle of the screenshot, and the words next term circled on the right side of the image.
  2. Make sure the Term is the correct semester shown or click on next or previous term to choose.   (see Figure 7)
    A screenshot of alternative formats for e-text has the words previous term circle on the left, term: Fall 2017 with an arrow pointing to it in the middle of the screenshot, and the words next term circled on the right side of the image.
  3. Scroll down and click the "Select" button only for the books you need Disability Services to get in E-Text for you.   (see Figure 8)
    A screenshot of textbooks available in e-text. The first column is the class subject (e.g., Accounting), the second column is the course number (e.g., 202), the third column is the course section number (e.g., 03), the fourth column is the book title, the fifth section is the book author, the sixth section are tags displaying required or optional, and the last column is to select a book. The last select section is circled for emphasis.
  4. Submit your receipt. Proof of purchase (or rent) is required for any book you press "Select" on. Email a pic of the receipt to dsstudent@byui.edu. Find your BYUI Bookstore receipts.
  5. You can Download your e-Text or see the progress of your book requests in this Alternative Formats area. All your book requests will be listed here. You will receive an email once a book is ready for download.   (see Figure 9)
    A screenshot of list books currently being processed. On the right side of the screenshot there is an arrow that points to a button that says "Download Book."

NOTE: Only select the books you need Disability Services to get in E-Text for you. EBooks purchased or rented from VitalSource, RedShelf or BookShare should already be in an accessible format, so no need to select them.