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Bookshare has books specially adapted for you!

Bookshare Ireland is for students with print disabilities, including visual impairment, Dyslexia, or a physical disability that limits a person from being able to read print.

Bookshare Ireland’s digital collection includes primary and secondary school books as well as books for further and higher education. Every month, the Bookshare Ireland collection increases by an average of 7000 new titles in a variety of accessible formats.

I am a Student Reader

With educational texts from both international and Irish publishers, Bookshare Ireland supports students through school to third level education and beyond. If there is a title that you need for your study that is not available on Bookshare Ireland, contact us and we will request this title for Bookshare Ireland on your behalf.

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I am an Adult Reader

Bookshare Ireland hosts the largest accessible collection of education and leisure titles, and lets you read your way! All members have access to a digital library of over 1.2 million titles. The books you download can be read on devices you already use, and can be customised to suit your reading needs.

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I am an Education Professional

Bookshare Ireland helps your student with a print disability gain access to their school books. Every eligible student in your class should have a unique Bookshare Ireland account. Please note that group registration under one account is not acceptable. Please see eligibility criteria for more detail.

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