The Access Services Resource Centre

We are aiming to make our library services accessible to as many people as possible.  We already have facilities which make our libraries easier for people with disabilities to use and we are working on further improvements. 

All of our libraries have level or ramped access.

Visually impaired people

All of our static libraries have:

• Books in large print
• Books on tape. Some of our libraries also have books on CD. There is no charge to borrow them if you are visually-impaired.
• Zoomtext Xtra screen magnification software, 19 inch monitor and high visibility keyboard.

Hearing impaired people

All of our libraries have induction loops at the counters

The Learn@Your Library suite at the Central Library and the meeting rooms at Sinfin and Alvaston libraries have induction loops

The Central Library has a Minicom. The number is 01332 380712.  Blagreaves Library and Chaddesden Library also have Minicoms. The number is the same as their phone number.

The Central Library has British Sign Language videos. There is no charge to borrow them if you are hearing-impaired

The Central Library has a special collection of material for Deaf and hearing-impaired people. Look for the section called 'Information for Deaf people'.

Online Information Services

Using a PC with an Internet connection, you can access some of the information databases held by the library service. It's quality information that you can trust. To access this service use this link: Online Information Services

Home Library Service

If you can’t get to the library or have difficulty carrying books, we can bring the library to you with the Home Library Service. A member of staff or a volunteer will deliver your books, tapes or CDs to your home once a month, free of charge.  From time to time there may be a waiting list for this service. For more details contact the Access Services Resource Centre:

  01332 255409

  01332 255403 (Minicom)

  accessservices.unit@derby.gov.uk

Residential Homes Library Service

We deliver collections of books to sheltered housing schemes and residential homes. They are changed every 3-4 months and the service is free except for a replacement charge for any books which are lost. From time to time there may be a waiting list for this service. For more details contact the Access Services Resource Centre:

  01332 255409

  01332 255403 (Minicom)

  accessservices.unit@derby.gov.uk

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