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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.

Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
Phone: 515-281-1333, 800-362-2587  •  Fax: 515-281-1263  •
E-Mail: contact@blind.state.ia.us

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Source URL (modified on 2009-10-14 17:07): https://blind.iowa.gov/transcribing-textbooks