Readings and Course Articles
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Last Updated: Jul 01, 2025, 02:33 PM
Get accessible scans of course readings ready to upload.
- Look for an electronic copy through the Library.
- Use "OneSearch", "Journals," and "Books & More" on the Morris Library site.
- Use the “Ask a Librarian” chat feature to help find books and articles.
- To request your pictures and readings be made accessible for your course, please fill out and submit this form.
- When a student with a disability is enrolled, you may receive supplemental instructions from OAA .
- If requested, work with OAA to provide specialized documents such as a Braille Ready File.
- Students receive their converted textbooks directly from OAA.
How do I get accessible scans of course readings ready to upload?
- Look for an electronic copy through the Library.
- Use “OneSearch”, “Journals,” and “Books & More” on the Morris Library site.
- Use the “Ask a Librarian” chat feature to help find books and articles.
- Email previously scanned items to CTE.
- CTE will prepare accessible scans at no charge.
- Please prioritize your readings and indicate which week each reading will be needed.
- For scanning and conversion of paper copies, contact CTE.
- All course materials can be digitized and prepared for online usage.
- When a student with a disability is enrolled, you may receive supplemental instructions from DSS.
- If requested, work with DSS to provide specialized documents such as a Braille Ready File.
- Students receive their converted textbooks directly from DSS.
Example of Low-Quality Scan
Low-quality scans are often difficult for all students to read, even those with 20/20 vision.
Example of High-Quality Scan
High-quality, text-readable scans are clean of markings, legible, and the text can be highlighted, which indicates it is compatible with reading software.

