Library and information services for older people

The following information appears in the leaflet "Library and information Services for older people" which can be downloaded or opened online by following the link on this page.

Access to reading and information

• large print and talking books on CD and tape
• sub-titled videos for Deaf and hard of hearing people
• audio-described videos for visually impaired people

Access to buildings

• continual programme of improvements
• including induction loops, flat or ramped access and automatic opening doors

Concessionary borrowers

• concessionary borrowers ticket for adults with disabilities, their full-time carers and housebound people
• free requests for books and talking books on CD and tape
• free loans and requests on some videos and DVDs
• reduced fines on overdue items

Home Library Service

• for housebound people, full-time carers of adults and children with disabilities
• home delivery by friends, relatives or volunteers

People's Network

• free access to the Internet and use of PCs
• help with setting up an email account and sending emails
• specialist software for visually impaired people

Friends' groups

• help with fund-raising, improvements to local library services and volunteering in the library, including delivery
• to housebound people in the community
• membership of Friends Groups is open to anyone with an interest in supporting their local library

People in Residential Care, Sheltered Housing or attending Day Care Centres

• books or tapes delivered to you at home
• collections of books for residential and nursing homes and communities of older people
• Mobile Library services visit Day Centres and communities of older people

Readers' groups

• Readers' Groups in libraries are open to all
• Readers' Groups for older people

Training

• Staff are trained in Hard of Hearing, Low Vision and Disability Awareness and Awareness in Older People's Needs.

Further information
For further information or to make comments or suggestions to improve access to library and information services, please contact your local library or the Community Care Library Service.