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Shellharbour City Library provides a range of Library Special Needs Services for people who are unable to access our library service in the usual way.As long as you live in Shellharbour City,we’ll provide a full range of library services and resources including:
●Large printed and ordinary printed books
●Talking books on tape and CD
●DVDs and music CDs
●Magazines
●Reference and information requests
You will be asked to complete a “Statement of Need” application form which must be signed by a medical professional.
Home delivery services
Let us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you.Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free.We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library.You can also choose the resources you need personally.
Talking books and captioned videos
The library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases.You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library.If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies,we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.
Languages besides English
We can provide books in a range of languages besides English.If possible,we will request these items from the State Library of NSW,Australia.
How to join?
Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible(合适的) for any of the services we provide—Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday 9 am—5 pm on 4297 2522 for more information.
1.Library Special Needs Services are meant for .
A.those who are fond of reading
B.only those who have walking disabilities
C.people living in Shellharbour City with an illness or disability
D.those who can’t get medical help in Shellharbour City
2.If people with eye diseases want to learn about history,they can choose .
A.talking books B.captioned videos
C.magazines D.large printed books
3.To get home delivery services,you must .
A.only choose printed books
B.register ahead of time
C.pay the library ahead of time
D.have others choose the resources for you
