Library Service
Goal of Service
The RSB’s Library Service provides free access for people who are blind or vision impaired, to a wide range of accessible books and magazines.
Services Provided
The library service provides a choice of around 12,000 talking books, or books in Braille. Books cover a wide range of recreational, non-fiction and religious reading. Some magazines are also available in audio format.
A digital talking book service is also available called the Books in The Sky system, or ‘BiTS’. The BiTS system enables books, magazines and newspapers to be down loaded via broadband internet, or accessed from a number of Public Libraries.
Location
The RSB Talking Book Library service is a home based service, that is accessed via the postal service. The BiTS digital talking book system is available via broadband internet, or via selected Public Libraries. These services are available in both the Metropolitan and Regional areas of South Australia.
Eligibility
Access to the RSB’s Library Service is available to people who are legally blind.
Referrals
People can self-refer for this service, or can be referred by a friend or family member, Doctor, or other health professional, by phoning the Referrals Officer on 8232 2444, or toll-free for Country callers on 1800 675 554 during business hours.
For more information about this or other RSB services, contact the Community Services Division on 8232 2444 or toll-free for Country callers on 1800 675 554 during business hours.
See also:
Print Alternatives
Talking Newspaper Service