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Accessibility

The library is committed to providing public spaces, services and resources that are accessible by all.  Discover some of the accessibility features, resources, and technologies available at the library.

Accessible Collections

We offer a wide range of materials in accessible formats for persons with print disabilities.

 Large Print Books
Available at the library. Titles include a wide choice of best-sellers, fiction and non-fiction.

Audiobooks
Full-length recordings of popular fiction and non-fiction books on CD, or as an audio file download. You can listen to audiobooks on your computer or portable device (phone, tablet or iPad). We also offer a large selection of downloadable books, magazines, music and movies via our E-Library.

The National Network for Equitable Library Services (NNELS)
As a library member with a print disability, you can register to borrow accessible items from the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS). This service provides specially designed materials for readers who experience severe or total vision impairment, have difficulty focusing or moving their eyes, cannot hold or manipulate a book, or have comprehension-related impairments.

Please register for NNELS at the library.

Website Preference Tool

Our website has an accessibility menu, which all website users can access by clicking
“Show Preferences” in the top right corner of the home web page.

 

 

Once selected, you will see many options that will change the look or structure of each page.

If you would like a guided tour of the website, or assistance using a specific database or tool,
book a 45-minute session with a librarian.

Accessibility Plan

The Kootenay Libraries Accessibility Committee created an Accessibility Plan for libraries in our region. If you would like to provide feedback on this plan, or you have a suggestion that would improve accessibility at the library please complete this contact form. All suggestions will be carefully considered.