Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Assistive Services
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Assistive Services

Daisy ReaderPictou-Antigonish Regional Library welcomes all! We offer services to help those with visual loss or other disabilities better access our resources.

Large Print Books

Books with clear, larger, high-contrast type. You can find large print titles in all branches of the Regional Library as well as Books By Mail. (These books are not only good for those with vision challenges but are also good for reading on a treadmill.)

Large Print Books are gathered together in their own sections at each of the library branches. If you are looking for a specific title, search the online catalogue by title. All Large Print Books have [large print] inserted following their titles. If you need help finding large print titlesour staff would be happy to help you. Call any of our branches.

Talking Books
Full-length recordings of books on cassette tape or compact disc (DAISY). Talking books are produced for the Blind (CNIB) for the use of individuals with vision loss or print disabilities.
Daisy Readers
Books on disc available for those with vision loss. A small number of Daisy Readers are available for loan. Staff will demonstrate and assist the patron on how to use this device

Talking books, cassette players and Daisy CD players are available for long term loan.

Audio books on CD or cassette
Homebound Services

We can deliver books, audio books and DVDs to you if you are temporarily or permanently homebound because of age, disability or illness. Talk to us about our Homebound Services by calling 1-866-779-7761.

Technology Training Sessions

When trainers are available we offer free one-on-one training and assistance at branch libraries and in several community sites.The Community Access Program (CAP) provides training to people on the use of various software programs, use of email programs, GPS, etc. As well the library offers special programs of the making the best of your digital camera.

Adjustable workstations are available at many of our branches and can be adjusted to various heights to meet the needs of individual users.

Workstations are positioned provide the best lighting and avoid glare.