Multi-Library Access

TAB2Read connects to multiple digital libraries, giving you access to both local Thai content and international collections through a single app and account.

How Multi-Library Works

Both libraries are accessible through the same app interface. You can:

1. Switch between libraries from the Library tab
2. Search across libraries using AI Search
3. Download from either library to your bookshelf
4. Stream from either library on demand

Your bookshelf shows all your books regardless of which library they came from.

Connected Libraries

TAB Thailand Digital Library

The primary library, operated by the Thailand Association of the Blind:

• Thai-language books — literature, academic texts, religious works, children’s books
• Multiple formats — DAISY audio, fulltext, text, and Braille (BRF)
• Regularly updated with new titles
• Free access for registered TAB members

ABC Global Book Service

The Accessible Books Consortium’s international library:

• Hundreds of thousands of titles in multiple languages
• International publishers — fiction, non-fiction, academic, reference
• Multiple accessible formats
• Cross-border accessibility — books from publishers worldwide

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TAB Thailand library — Thai book categories and browsing

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ABC Global Book Service — international book categories

DAISY Online Delivery Protocol (DODP)

TAB2Read uses the DAISY Online Delivery Protocol — an international standard for accessing digital talking book services. This protocol enables:

• Standardized library access — the same protocol works with any DODP-compatible library
• Secure authentication — your credentials are verified through the standard protocol
• Content discovery — structured browsing, search, and metadata retrieval
• Progress synchronization — reading positions synced between devices and sessions

DODP ensures that TAB2Read can connect to any library that implements this standard, making future library partnerships straightforward.

Note

To access the ABC Global Book Service, you need to enable it in your Profile settings and provide ABC credentials. See Account Setup for instructions.