Answered By: Research Librarian
Last Updated: May 06, 2026

Yes, Ladd Library has an easy-to-use overhead book scanner located among the Paw Print printers on the main floor.  Ask the computer Help Desk for a quick demo to get you started.  

This "face up" color scanner accommodates source material up to 16 X 22 inches, has an option for rapid optical character recognition (OCR) for creating searchable PDF files.

The scanner also has an option for Text to Speech functionality and supports output to MP3 audio files.

Files can be transferred by email attachment or local thumb drive.

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