Requesting Alternative Format Textbooks
Visit the Maverick Store website
Follow the instructions on the How to view textbooks webpage found on the Maverick Store website. Creating an account will sync with your registered classes to display required textbooks for your enrolled classes. Once you have that list and know which books you need a digital version of, return here to request the alternative format through your AIM Portal.
Note books that are listed as already billed are digital so you won't need to request an alternative format textbook for that textbook.
If you have been approved for Alternative Formatting as an accommodation you will need to follow the steps below to request your alternative format textbooks:
- Log into the AIM PORTAL
- Select "Alternative Book Formats" under My Accommodations on the left side of your student overview
- First, you will be asked to set your Alternative Formats Preference. Your preference options include: PDF, Word Document or Braille (this can be updated at any time)
- Upload Book Receipts: select the course the receipt is for and next choose the file to upload (if you need help please contact EAS)
- If you do not see the desired course for your textbook you will need to contact EAS
- Request the desired textbook(s) by completing the information under "Additional Book or Reading Materials for (Selected Semester)", please provide as much detail as possible.
- If you do not see your desired course for your textbook you will need to contact EAS
- You will receive a notification sent to your CMU email when your book is ready.
- You can Download or check on the status of your requested books through the "Alternative Book Formats" tab in AIM; print formats (e.g. Braille) will be made available for pick up at EAS during office hours.
How to Request Alternative Format Textbooks and Materials in AIM- quick guide
How to Request Alternative Format textbooks and materials using AIM - Tutorial Video (3:32)
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Please make your alternate book format requests early - we suggest one to two weeks prior to the start of the semester. It is the student's responsibility to provide EAS with the relevant book information and proof of purchase/rental agreement. Production of alternative book formats can only begin when we have all of the required information.
Please contact EAS with any questions or concerns.