Transcribing Textbooks

The library’s production unit will transcribe books that are not otherwise available in alternative media.

• Obtain a copy of the book.
• Buy a used copy at your school's bookstore (if not badly marked up or damaged).
• If the bookstore does not have your book yet, ask them to special order it immediately.
• Send your book to the IMC right away.
• Include any instructions or timetables for completion that you have available. If you send a course syllabus with your book, the IMC will know exactly when you need individual chapters and can plan accordingly.
• You will be sent installments of the book as soon as they are ready. Books that are completed before a class begins will be sent in one shipment.

Transcriptions are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so you will want to get your requests in as early as possible.

• Your books will be recorded or Brailled by volunteers.
• The majority of textbooks for college students are recorded.
• If you need your book in Braille, please allow additional time to complete the process.
• Usually a book that is locally transcribed will have glossaries and introductory material read at the beginning of the recording.