Services for Disabled People

Many improvements have been made to make our libraries more accessible. You'll find full access details for each library, as well as information on equipment and services available, by clicking the Local Libraries link under Related Information (on the right side of this page).

If you are unable to get to a library then the Home Library Service is available, which will bring the library service to you. Click the relevant link under Related Information for details.

Blind or Visually Impaired People

At all Islington libraries there are:

• large print books
• spoken word cassettes
  

• All libraries now have Dolphin Supernova Screen Magnifier and Reader. In addition, the Central Reference library has Jaws Screen Magnifier and Reader, plus OpenBook OCR, and a colour CCTV magnifier. We do not provide training for these, but would refer users who want such training to specialist agencies such as RNIB, NLB (National Library for the Blind) and AbilityNet.
  
  

Deaf or Hearing-Impaired People

• DVDs with subtitles in English and some with subtitles in other languages
• Induction loops in all libraries (not the temporary Lewis Carroll library)

Local Information

All libraries have a community information resource with advice and information on everyday issues, often in the form of leaflets which can be taken away. Information for disabled people (including those with learning difficulties) covers areas of concern such as mobility and access, benefits and financial help, training and employment, leisure and holidays, children with special needs and carers. We can also refer you to local groups, facilities and services.

For more information you can visit Islington's searchable database of local information The Directory of Local Services

Click the link under Do It on the right, to access The Directory of Local Services and begin a search.

Online Resources

We have a range of online resources that you can access free from your computer at home. General reference sources, newspapers - past and current, business information...try them out. Just click on the link above or under related information to the right.

If you have any comments or suggestions to make on the service we provide, please contact your local library, or:

Kassa Tsegaye
Social Inclusion Manager
Based at Central Library
Tel: 020 7527 6980
Fax: 020 7527 6985
Email: kassa.tsegaye@islington.gov.uk