Get started

Follow our quick steps below or download our full guide to getting started with RNIB Bookshare.

Quick steps

• Step 1: ensure you have learners with qualify print-disabilities.
• Step 2: nominate a Primary Contact to sign-up your organisation. 
• Step 3: set up your staff (Sponsor) accounts. 
• Step 4: set up your learner (Member) accounts. 
• Step 5: find the book you need by entering the ISBN into the search field at the top of the site. We also have large print and tactile images. Download from a staff (Sponsor) account or download from a learner (Member) account.
• Step 6: set up a reading list and share your reading list with other members of staff (Sponsors).
• Step 7: discover how your learners can access the free built in Web Reader tool.
• Step 8: learn how different file formats can be used with various access technology solutions and visit our braille information pages 
• Step 9: use our DAISY to Word generator tool to get a structured Word file.