Please read the following information, and feel free to contact us with any questions. If you use A Braille notetaker such as the Blazie products you can perchase an archiving programme called Book-em from Blazie Engineering for this perpose. This programme was designed specifically to be used in the Blazie line of Braille notetaking devices. Check to be sure the book you wish to translate has not already been posted to the International Electronic Braille Book Library. Obtain an electronic copy of a book.
People using PC-based translation software often do most or all of the work before translating.
Create an archive of the files Send the archives to Peter Donahue Obtaining a book Many books are available from various sites on the internet. You can also scan a book. Before you begin work on a book, it's a good idea to check with Peter Donahue at the above address to be sure the book isn't already in progress or in the depository. Many types of books are welcome, especially historical documents, great works of literature, newsletters, and any work from a public domain site. In addition you may want to scan a printed text that is not in the public domain for translation, or you can supply us with a copy of a favorite book you would like to see added to the library.