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Low Vision Support

The LLD supports patrons with low vision by providing assistive materials and technology. 

 

LPR (Large Print) Collection

Large Print is defined as print that is at least 16 points in size with adequate letter and word spacing. LPR books are available in Adult Services and have the same loan periods as regular print books. We divide our LPR collection into three genres:

Fiction
Mystery
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Westerns
Non Fiction

 

Audio Books on CD

The Lisle Library provides audiobooks (“spoken word”) on CD for both adult and youth patronsAn audiobook is a recording of text being read aloud. We carry both abridged and unabridged titles.

 

Downloadable Digital Audio/eBooks

Using eMediaLibrary, our online eBook platform, download best-selling digital audiobooks & eBooks 24/7 to your PC at home, in the office, or transfer titles to your portable device.

To learn more about how to download media, visit our eLibrary page.

e-Reader Devices (Nooks & Kindles)

Adult Services and Youth Services have genre specific and age appropriate e-reader devices available for check-out. Some devices have a text-to-sound option and all devices allow patrons to increase text size.

 

Illuminated Magnifiers

In the Adult Services department we have a selection of illuminated magnifiers in the public seating area. These lamps add illumination and strong magnification to enhance the ability to read small print.

 

Low Vision Reader/Magnifier

low vision reader image

This reader is a wonderful resource for patrons with low vision or for those of us who just need something magnified. 

  • 22” high definition monitor

  • Increase magnification up to 66x

  • Increase/decrease brightness

  • High contrast, color contrast/choice for text

  • Freeze frame

  • Reading line option

Other great uses:

  • Jewelry and watch inscription identification

  • Read the small print on a vitamin/prescription bottle

  • Coins/paper money identification

     

Talking Book Service

Visit the Illinois State Library's TBBS website!

Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) acts as a liaison with The Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) program. For more information on these programs, please see ibph.org

 

Lisle Lions Club Donation 

Because of the wonderful donation and generosity from the Lisle Lions Club, the Library is proud to provide equipment for our low vision patrons. These items are available in the Adult Services department: 


Large print keyboards 
High definition PC monitors 
Hand held magnifiers
Natural light, no-glare, adjustable floor lamp
Trackball mouse