Reading
RNIB National Library Service
Summary: Everything you need to know about the RNIB Library.
- What can the RNIB National Library Service offer you?
- RNIB Reader's forum
- Read On magazine
- New Books magazine
- NLB website
- Right to read
What can the RNIB National Library Service offer you?
- Anyone who wants to read books in alternative formats can join the library. A variety of books for study and leisure are available, for all ages.
- To help you choose books there is a team of professional librarians who can offer advice about reading and book lists are available to give you ideas. You can talk to other readers on the discussion forums.
- You can get audio books from the Talking Book Service and the Learning and Skills Library.
- Braille books, large print books, Moon books and music books in accessible formats are available.
- You can access online reference services such as newspapers, dictionaries and reference books.
- Visit the Research Library for information about research into sight loss.
- Search for books in alternative formats on the Library Catalogue.
RNIB Reader's forum
Talk with others about all things related to reading on the new RNIB Reader's forum. Just go to the board and register to join in or simply browse the messages.
As always, our aim is to provide a space for you to express yourself on all things reading related. The Reader Services team will be working hard to create a lively environment for discussion. Your comments and views are welcomed, especially if you have never posted a message to the forums before.
Read On magazine
In Read On we will tell you about the services and books on offer and we’ll also bring you information about events and exciting new developments. The magazine is sent out to all Library users, you can also download a copy here:
New Books magazine
New Books magazine is an update of all new book titles available for loan and sale from RNIB, designed to make it easy for you to choose the books you want to read. New Books is sent to all Library users and is also available to browse online or you can download it here:
NLB website
If you were used to the now closed NLB website, you might be feeling a bit lost. Here is some useful information for users of the old NLB website.
Right to read
RNIB believes that people with sight problems should be able to read the same book as everyone else, at the same time and at no extra cost. Find out more about your right to read.
The Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Act 2002 means that people with sight problems can get an accessible copy of a book for their own use without having to apply for permission.
Content author: cservices@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 31/03/2008 11:15
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