1. Complete an Alternate Format Texts Request Form (PDF Word) for each book. Students should try to request texts from SDS at least 6-8 weeks prior to the start of a new semester.  Textbook information can be obtained from instructors, academic departments, and/or University Book and Supply.

 

2. Submit requests to SDS in person, by mail, or by email.

 

3. SDS will obtain texts from publishing companies, Bookshare.org, and/or convert the texts to electronic texts (e-texts). Textbooks will be obtained in an electronic text format unless a student demonstrates a significant need for another format (e.g., recorded texts). E-texts are acquired as either Word documents or PDF documents. Students are required to purchase textbooks in addition to receiving e-texts per publishing company mandates.  

 

4. SDS will contact students when books arrive.  Students will receive e-texts on a USB device (flash drive) and will be required to complete an E-text Usage Agreement upon obtaining texts.

 

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