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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20have%20a%20bookshare.ie%20account%20and%20Iam%20logged%20in%20but%20how%20do%20I%20sellect%20.BRF%20books%20only"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s how you can select only BRF (Braille Ready Format) books on Bookshare Ireland. The site lets you filter and set preferences so that BRF becomes your default format and helps you find books available in BRF format more easily.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Set BRF as Your Default Download Format  \n\n1. Log in to your Bookshare Ireland account.  \n2. Go to **My Account**.  \n3. Find **Preferences**. These are usually on the left side of the My Bookshare page. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-can-i-modify-download-preferences?utm_source=openai))  \n4. In Download Preferences \u2192 Default Format, choose **Braille Ready Format (BRF)**. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-can-i-modify-download-preferences?utm_source=openai))  \n5. You can also set the **BRF size/format** you want (for example width of refreshable display, embossable size, etc.), and whether you prefer contracted or uncontracted code (Grade 1 or Grade 2). ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-can-i-modify-download-preferences?utm_source=openai))  \n6. Save changes.  \n\nNow when you download books, BRF should be either your default or at least prominent in the format options\u2014if the book has a BRF version available.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d Find Books Available in BRF\n\nTo search for books that *have* a BRF version:\n\n1. While logged in, use the **Search box** (found at the top of the library pages). ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-do-i-find-books?utm_source=openai))  \n2. When the search results appear, open the info page for a specific title. If that book is available in BRF, there will be a **dropdown / a combobox** for download formats where you can select **BRF**. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/help?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes\n\n- Not *all* titles in the library will be available in BRF. Some may only be in audio, EPUB, Word, or DAISY formats. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/what-format-are-bookshare-books-available-in?utm_source=openai))  \n- The \u201cBRF\u201d option won\u2019t show up in the format dropdown unless that particular title supports BRF. ([perkins.org](https://www.perkins.org/resource/bookshare-braille-and-digital-formats/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Browsers on tablets and phones may have restrictions: for example, downloading BRF files might only work from a computer or using certain assistive technology. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/help?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you\u2019d like, I can walk you through step-by-step with screenshots (if they\u2019re available), or help check whether a specific book you want is in BRF\u2014just send me the title!"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "so%20logged%20in%20but%20can%27t%20find%20just%20.brf%20books%20I%20wish%20to%20read%20using%20my%20dot%20pad%20X%20and%20there%20are%20.epub%20books%20but%20they%20use%20speech%20and%20I%20wish%20to%20only%20read%20in%20braille"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "You can\u2019t directly \u201climit\u201d searches to show only BRF (Braille Ready Format) books on Bookshare\u2014there isn\u2019t a search filter for \u201cformat = BRF only.\u201d However, there are ways to make finding and getting BRF books much easier. Here\u2019s what you can do:\n\n---\n\n## \u2699\ufe0f Steps to Make BRF Your Default and See BRF When Available\n\n1. Log in to your Bookshare/Bookshare Ireland account.\n\n2. Go to **My Account \u2192 Preferences**. Here, you can set your default download format to BRF. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-can-i-modify-download-preferences?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Also choose your preferred **BRF size / format** (width in cells, or embossable layout). ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-can-i-modify-download-preferences?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Set your **Braille Grade**: contracted (Grade 2) or uncontracted (Grade 1). ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-can-i-modify-download-preferences?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. With those set, when you find a book that *has* BRF available, BRF will show up automatically in the **Download Format** dropdown when you open the book\u2019s details. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-do-i-download-books-in-braille-ready-format-brf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d How to Find Books That Have BRF Available\n\nSince there\u2019s no \u201cBRF-only\u201d filter, you\u2019ll have to do a little checking:\n\n- Use Basic Search or Advanced Search to find by author/title. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-do-i-find-books?utm_source=openai))  \n- When viewing results, click on a title you're interested in. On that book\u2019s page, look for the **Download Format dropdown**. If \u201cBRF\u201d is there, you can download it in BRF. If it\u2019s not there, that title isn\u2019t available in BRF. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/how-do-i-download-books-in-braille-ready-format-brf?utm_source=openai))  \n- Another way: if you\u2019re comfortable with APIs or advanced tools, Bookshare\u2019s search metadata shows a field \u201cbrf\u201d = 1 (if BRF is available). But this is more technical and not ideal for casual searching. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/partner-with-us/technology-developers/bookshare-api-v1-0-getting-started/api-v1-0-search-and-browse?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f What You\u2019ll Run Into Sometimes\n\n- Many books are only available in audio, EPUB, Word, or DAISY\u2014but not BRF. So you\u2019ll see those formats but not BRF for those titles. There\u2019s no fix for that; it depends on whether the BRF version exists. ([bookshare.org](https://www.bookshare.org/help-and-learning-articles/what-format-are-bookshare-books-available-in?utm_source=openai))  \n- On tablets or phones, BRF downloads often don\u2019t work (or are restricted), so you\u2019ll need a computer or a braille device to download in BRF. ([bookshare.ie](https://bookshare.ie/help?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udca1 Quick Tips to Help You\n\n- **Always set BRF as your default** so it appears first when it\u2019s an option.  \n- **Search clusters**: If you search by reading level, author, or grade, you\u2019ll cut down non-BRF options faster.  \n- **Save favorites:** When you find a BRF book, mark or note it so you remember authors/titles that *do* have the format.  \n- **Contact Bookshare Ireland support**: Let them know you want more books in BRF\u2014sometimes requests help drive what gets added.  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can help you find some books *already available in BRF* that match your interests, or try to see if a specific book you want is in BRF. Would you like me to do that?"
    }
]