 About OpenBook
OpenBook, created by Freedom Scientific, is a scanning and reading application, which will scan in documents, convert them to electronic text, and literally read aloud the contents of the page, providing access to individuals with blindness or severe low-vision. The software also provides other access, including the ability to save audio files of electronic documents, allowing individuals to burn CDs or use MP3 players to listen to their texts. The software will also connect with Bookshare.org, the Baen Free library, and other online gratis text resources to download free copies of books.
Training
For training on OpenBook, it is highly recommended that you contact our office to gain access to training materials and live training sessions that may be offered through Freedom Scientific. If you are planning on using OpenBook casually, then we will be happy to offer you training at the earliest convenience, but more in-depth usage may require more significant training.
For more information, please visit the Quick-Start Guide for OpenBook.
OSU Specific Information
The version of OpenBook available at OSU is only compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers. For individuals using other Operating Systems, please contact our office for more information on Macintosh or Linux alternatives.
Availability
OpenBook is licensed for use on any OSU-System owned computer, including OSU-Stillwater, OSU-Okmulgee, OSU-Tulsa, OSU-Oklahoma City, and OSU-CHS. The software is also licensed for use by Students, Faculty, and Staff on personally owned computers both on or off campus with an active Internet connection to the OSU-Stillwater network for licensed verification. OpenBook is limited to 10 concurrent users running the software at any given time.
Download & Installation
OpenBook is available for installation via the Assistive Technology server. Installation instructions and walk-throughs are available in the AT Installation Guide. Running OpenBook requires usage of the AT Loader for authentication purposes.
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