Sharon, There is no rule that states that if books are found in another service's collection, Bookshare will not approve them. This rule applies to all organizations. Places such as RFB&D often record books that are available in other places. Bookshare is no exception. Pratik Pratik Patel Interim Director Office of Special Services Queens College Director CUNY Assistive Technology Services The City University of New York ppatel@xxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sharon Jackson Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 4:03 PM To: Bookshare Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Books Aproved on Bookshare Hello Everyone: How does Bookshare determine what books are approved for the site? I thought I read something along the lines that if a book is found in another alternative media with another organization that they cannot be approved through bookshare. I was looking on NLS web braille and see many from Norah Roberts which are also on Bookshare. Would someone please clarify this for me? Thank You, Sharon