The Books for All Database enables teachers and other education practitioners to search for and download books and other printed materials in adapted, accessible formats for print disabled pupils. You can access the Database either using through Glow, or through your Scran log-in.

The resources on the database are Accessible Copies of copyright books and works. These Accessible Copies are shared under the terms and conditions of the CLA Print Disability licence. The resources can only be used by pupils who are visually impaired or otherwise disabled and by reason of such visual impairment or disability are unable to read or access the original printed book.

To log in with Scran:

When you go to the database, Scran should recognise your computer and you should see a drop down list of schools - select your school and that will log you in.

If you don’t see a dropdown menu of schools in your local authority, PLEASE LET SCRAN KNOW by either phoning (0131 662 1456) or emailing andrew.james@rcahms.gov.uk.

You can help even more by sending your school's IP address when you email. To find this out, go to www.scran.ac.uk/ipcheck.php where you'll see a phrase of letters and numbers. Copy and paste this in an email to Scran and we should be able to sort out your automatic access quickly and easily. 

Scottish Local Authority teachers, in primary, secondary and special schools, can have free at home access to Scran and therefore to the database. To sign up, go to www.scran.ac.uk/shop/teacher.php and fill out the online form.

To log in with Glow:

Click on Glow Log in at the right hand side of the screen. Use your Glow username and password to log in. If you can't get access with your Glow account, email Jennifer McDougall at jennifer.mcdougall@educationscotland.gov.uk.