Textbooks
Read our guide to finding books for the classroom.
Library catalogue
The RNIB Library Catalogue contains all titles available from our National Library Service including Talking Books, braille, giant print and braille music.
The catalogue can also be found on UnityUK, which is used by public libraries across the UK. This means that your local library may have access to UnityUK and can check what's available in accessible formats on their usual computer system.
Children's librarians
Our children's librarians are available to assist young people, parents and teachers with enquiries about books and reading.
There are over 4000 titles in braille, giant print (24 point) and unabridged audio on CD for children and young people. From contemporary novels to older favourites we have books by authors such as Stephenie Meyer, Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, and Michael Morpurgo to name just a few!
We also stock non-fiction, and although we don't loan text books, many of our titles do indirectly support the Curriculum. Books can be sent to home or school.
Contact our children's librarians on 0161 355 2061 or email childrenslibrarian@rnib.org.uk
Reader services
Our team of professional librarians can offer access to, and advice and information about, books and other reading matter available in alternative formats such as: braille, DAISY, cassette and large print. We cover a range of subject matter, for both study and leisure reading.
The team is able to help with the majority of book enquiries or, if not, point you to an organisation that can. If appropriate, we may also be able to provide a catalogue of available listings.
Contact our reader services team on 01733 37 53 33 or email LibraryInfo@rnib.org.uk