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|Here is where you will find answers to your questions about books provided by AMAC.
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== Book Format Options ==
== Book Format Options ==


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.
* '''Audio on CD'''
: '''Audio on CD'''
**These texts are obtained from [http://www.rfbd.org Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic] and are audio only versions of the book read aloud by volunteers around the country.  
::These texts are obtained from [http://www.rfbd.org Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic] and are <u>audio only</u> versions of the book read aloud by volunteers around the country.  
**You must have special hardware ([[Hardware#Victor_Vibe|Victor Vibe]], [[Hardware#Victor_Wave|Victor Wave]], or [[Hardware#Victor_Stream|Victor Stream]]) or software ([[Software#VictorReader_Software|Victor Reader]]) to play these CDs.
::These books are provided on compact disk to your school's service provider for you to pick up.
* '''Electronic Text'''
::You must have special hardware (Victor Vibe, Wave, Stream) or software (Victor Reader Soft) to play these CDs.
** 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.
: '''Electronic Text'''
 
::Electronic Text or E-Text files are pdf formatted text files from images of the actual book pages.  
== Sample of Text-to-Speech ==
::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 [[Available Software|programs]]  
<!--{{listen|filename=anna.mp3|title=Listen to Anna|description=Microsoft Anna voice speaking|format=[[mp3]]}}-->
::If you have need of a file type other than pdf, please discuss your needs with your service provider at your school.
 
<!-- {{sample box start variation 2|Text-to-Speech sample:}}
{{sample box start variation 2|Audio sample:}}
{{listen|filename=callie.mp3|title=Listen to Callie|description=Cepstral Callie voice speaking|format=[[mp3]]}}
{{listen|filename=anna.mp3|title=Listen to Anna|description=Microsoft Anna voice speaking|format=[[mp3]]}}
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{{listen end}}
: '''Braille'''
{{sample box end}}
::[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
 
* '''Braille'''
 


== Book Status ==
== Book Status ==


Students can check on the status of their book orders from the [[Student_Center|Student Center]]  
Students can check on the status of their book orders from the [[Student_Center|Student Center.]]  


# Log in to your [http://www.amac.uga.edu/studentcenter.php Student Center] account
# Log in to your [http://www.amac.uga.edu/studentcenter.php Student Center] account,
# 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.


*[[|]]
If you can't find the information you need, call or email [[Technical Support]].


== Downloading Books ==
== Downloading Books ==


*[[|]]
*[http://screencast.com/t/JIvSN7yMEdc How to download book files (2:57 mins)]
*[http://amacsql.ldc.uga.edu/wiki/images/8/81/SDC_Guide_student.pdf Using AMAC Student Center to download books] (pdf)


== Book Quality ==
== Book Quality ==


*[[|]]
:If you have difficulty downloading, unzipping or reading your book files, please don't hesitate to [[Technical Support|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.
 
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Revision as of 16:06, 15 May 2013

This page is currently under construction. Please check back later for updated information.

Book / Media Help
Stack of 3 books 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.

Audio on CD
These texts are obtained from Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic and are audio only versions of the book read aloud by volunteers around the country.
These books are provided on compact disk to your school's service provider for you to pick up.
You must have special hardware (Victor Vibe, Wave, Stream) or software (Victor Reader Soft) to play these CDs.
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.

  1. Log in to your Student Center account,
  2. Select the book order you want to check on,
  3. Look in the Order Status column to see if your book has been completed.

If you can't find the information you need, call or email Technical Support.

Downloading Books

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.

Back to Help Desk