RNIB is here to give you the support, advice and products you need to read the books you love. Contact RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk
What we offer
RNIB produces audio, braille and large print editions of titles originally published in standard print (Moon format also available):
Book catalogues
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Talking Book catalogue - to borrow Talking Books.
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Library catalogue - to borrow braille, audio, maps, music, large or giant print and Moon from the RNIB Library, Calibre Audio Library, National Blind Children's Society and Torch Trust.
Finding the right book
It's quick and easy to borrow or buy books from RNIB:
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Our New books magazine tells you all about the latest books available from RNIB.
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We've also got book lists to give you ideas.
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There are also book lists for children too.
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Read On magazine has lots of articles with reading ideas - you can also listen to some featured articles in the Reading podcast.
Contact other readers
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The BookTalk forum is your place to share your love of reading - it's really easy to register and post your opinions.
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You can also share your love of reading with others using our Telephone Book Clubs.
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RNIB now uses Twitter to talk about books and reading, why not follow us?
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the Bookchain reading group is a great way to recommend books to others and discover new authors, call 0161 355 2064 or email megan.chivers@rnib.org.uk
Newspapers and magazines
Losing your sight doesn't mean you have to lose the information and pleasure you get from reading your daily paper or your favourite magazines. If you are struggling to read the small print, you can easily find alternative ways to carry on reading:
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A huge range of national daily newspapers are available by email on an annual subscription from National Talking Newspapers and Magazines. You can subscribe to any of over 250 titles.
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If you can read large print, there is our weekly Big Print News which is the only national weekly newspaper with accompanying TV and Radio guide. Published on a Saturday and comes in 16 point print.
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Back issues of RNIB's Big Print Puzzle Book, in large print 16-point font including solutions, are available to buy from our online shop.
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If your choice is for braille or electronically then we have magazines from RNIB with over 30 titles ranging from magazines suitable for children and teenagers to specialist ones covering hi-fi, technology, music and chess.
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Our partner organisation Talking News Federation has over 400 members each offering a weekly audio newspaper with articles chosen from the local paper.
Accessible formats and reading aids
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The New Product Guide is packed with information about RNIB's latest accessible products such as video hand-held magnifiers, scanners, desktop CCTVs.
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There's also a whole range of lights available through our Online Shop, from floor standing to portable key ring lights. There's a free guide providing hints and tips on making the most of your lighting both at home and at work.
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Talking Books are in the DAISY format which lets you skip to a new chapter or insert a bookmark using a lightweight player with accessible controls - more about DAISY audio books
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Our guide to the various reading aids gives advice about reading standard print.
Research library
If you are doing research on sight loss, RNIB Research Library is the place to go. The research library is Europe's largest, most comprehensive and diverse collection of print and electronic materials covering all aspects of partial sight and blindness.
Help us make a difference
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Just 7 per cent of all books are available in braille, audio and large print, including titles available in these formats using eBooks.
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39,000 people already know how amazing the Talking Book service can be. But that's just a fraction of the people who could benefit. Please donate to our Talking Book service today and help someone find their life again.
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An acute shortage of books in accessible formats means that blind and partially sighted people are often denied the right to read: RNIB believes blind and partially sighted people should be able to read the same book as everyone else, at the same time and at no extra cost.
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Register for Read for RNIB Day and join book lovers all over the UK going bonkers about books to raise money for RNIB.