Bookshare™ has developed a nationwide network of strategic partners in a variety of key areas: volunteers, postsecondary institutions, assistive technology, and publishers and content providers.

Volunteers

Bookshare has more than 800 registered volunteers. Of this group, more than 200 are active at any given time, helping to scan and proofread new books, evaluate new member submissions and organize new offerings. We also have a group of Technical Advisors who are helping to guide Bookshare as we continue to grow.

Postsecondary Institutions

• Alliant University
• Arizona State University
• Boston University
• De Anza College
• George Mason University
• Hadley School for the Blind
• Indiana University
• Landmark College
• Michigan State University
• Monterey Peninsula Community College
• Ohio State University
• Stanford University
• Texas A&M University
• University of Arkansas
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of Idaho
• University of Montana
• University of Texas, Austin
  

Assistive Technology Partners

Access to the Bookshare library is made possible through our Assistive Technology (AT) partners, including:

• Humanware
• Kurzweil Educational Systems
• Freedom Scientific
• BookCourier from Springer Design, Inc.
• American Printing House for the Blind, BookPort
• GW Micro
• gh Accessibility
• The Braille Institute

Publishers and Content Providers

• O’Reilly Media Inc.
• NFB Newsline®
• Numerous small publishers
• Authors