In October we wrote to all braille and giant print readers to ask for information about your reading preferences. This is important because we will be introducing a new computer system later next year and we need to know what kind of books you enjoy reading so we can prepare in advance.
At present, we have two library management systems, one for talking books and one for braille and giant print books. These will be brought together into a single "reading business system" which will enable you to browse, borrow and buy books from RNIB more easily and give you independent access to your own book lists.
When complete, the new system will automatically pick titles for all National Library Service readers if you run out of books on your list. This already happens for talking book readers but automatic selection will be new for braille and giant print readers. That's why we need to add as much information to your customer records as we can about the books and authors you like.
If you currently select your own braille and giant print books, you will still be able to do so and the titles you choose will always take priority over automatic selection. The system will only pick books for you when your list is empty or when titles are unavailable because they are out on loan. If we always choose books for you, then please make sure we have up-to-date information about what you like.
So, if you haven't already responded to our letter, please get in touch with our Reader Services Team as soon as possible so we can make sure you don't run out of suitable books when the new system goes live.