I am visually impaired -
What can you offer me?

Libraries have a wide selection of materials for people with impaired vision.  These include fiction and non-fiction in large print and collections of spoken word on CD, which are available from all libraries.

Library Services for Visually Impaired People

Large Print Books
We have a wide range of books in clear large print by popular authors - both fiction and non-fiction.  Some are available in paperback. Plus we circulate a number of special collections of large print books. You can search the online library catalogue for large print books, simply by selecting to search only 'Large Print' rather than 'All Stock'.

Spoken Word CDs
Stories on CD are usually in the form of two or more CDs and can be played on any CD player.
If you are registered blind or partially sighted you can borrow or request these free of charge by showing your registration card or social services card to the library staff.
E-audio is also available on the Virtual Library, discover more about e-audio here.

Music Services
Recorded music on CD is available in most libraries, they can be requested and can be borrowed free if you are entitled to concessions.

Information
Libraries provide reference books and community information.  Enlarging facilities may be available in some libraries.  Staff are always there to help you or take telephone enquiries.
For useful web sites, visit WebLinks.  Local organisations can be found on the Local Information Database

Viewpoint
A larger print facility is available on our online library catalogue in all the libraries.

Information Technology
Enlarging facilities can be found on equipment and software with in the library.  We also have large mice and keyboards in all libraries, as well as access to the Microsoft accessibility options on all our public PCs.