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[http://www.amac.uga.edu/ AMAC] can provide textbooks in several different formats depending upon individual student needs. | [http://www.amac.uga.edu/ AMAC] can provide textbooks in several different formats depending upon individual student needs. | ||
: ''' | : '''Learning Ally''' | ||
::These texts are obtained from | ::These texts are obtained from Learning Ally and are <u>audio only</u> versions of the book read aloud by volunteers around the country. | ||
: '''Electronic Text''' | : '''Electronic Text''' | ||
:: | ::Electronic Text or E-Text files are pdf formatted text files from images of the actual book pages. | ||
::These files can be read using most any text-to-speech (TTS) program you have access to. | ::These files can be read using most any text-to-speech (TTS) program you have access to. | ||
::[http://www.amac.uga.edu/ AMAC] offers access to and technical support for a variety of these [[Software|programs]] | ::[http://www.amac.uga.edu/ AMAC] offers access to and technical support for a variety of these [[Available Software|programs]] | ||
::If you have need of a file type other than pdf, please discuss your needs with your service provider at your school. | ::If you have need of a file type other than pdf, please discuss your needs with your service provider at your school. | ||
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::[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille Braille] is a special format for students who are blind that uses a series of raised dots on paper to represent letters and numbers. | ::[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille Braille] is a special format for students who are blind that uses a series of raised dots on paper to represent letters and numbers. | ||
For more information go to the [[Accessible Products & Services|Alternative Media Formats]] page | |||
For more information go to the [[ | |||
== Book Status == | == Book Status == | ||
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# Select the book order you want to check on, | # Select the book order you want to check on, | ||
# Look in the Order Status column to see if your book has been completed. | # Look in the Order Status column to see if your book has been completed. | ||
== Book Quality == | == Book Quality == | ||
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[[Category:Reference]] | [[Category:Reference]] | ||
[[Category:Services]] | [[Category:Services]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:09, 8 September 2018
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Book / Media Help |
Here is where you will find answers to your questions about books provided by AMAC. |
Book Format Options
AMAC can provide textbooks in several different formats depending upon individual student needs.
- Learning Ally
- These texts are obtained from Learning Ally and are audio only versions of the book read aloud by volunteers around the country.
- Electronic Text
- Electronic Text or E-Text files are pdf formatted text files from images of the actual book pages.
- These files can be read using most any text-to-speech (TTS) program you have access to.
- AMAC offers access to and technical support for a variety of these programs
- If you have need of a file type other than pdf, please discuss your needs with your service provider at your school.
- Braille
- Braille is a special format for students who are blind that uses a series of raised dots on paper to represent letters and numbers.
For more information go to the Alternative Media Formats page
Book Status
Students can check on the status of their book orders from the Student Center.
- Log in to your Student Center account,
- Select the book order you want to check on,
- Look in the Order Status column to see if your book has been completed.
Book Quality
- If you have difficulty downloading, unzipping or reading your book files, please don't hesitate to contact us.
- If an error is made in your order or the quality of your book is not what you expect, please let us know immediately.