From this fund digital devices were purchased, with the intention of bringing public library services to users who were unable to attend mainstream libraries and to offer alternative formats of library materials.
A number of organisations and groups are already involved in this project. These include Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ninewells Children’s Oncology ward, NHS Speech and Language Therapists, Dundee Disabled Children’s Association, as well as Housebound and Mobile service users within the Central Library.
There are range of devices available, such as iPad, e-Book readers, Ipod Touch and iPod Nanos, that can carry books and information in a
variety of different formats
People who have visual impairments benefit from audio books being downloaded , from the library website, onto these devices as well as, in some cases, for housebound readers for example, puzzles, jigsaws and crossword apps, which stimulate motor functions and sharpen mental agility.
Using these devices in health settings are desirable, as they can be cleaned with a sterile wipe and so reduce the risk of infection, that may be present with printed books, but still allow patients to access all the services that a public library would offer, such as free internet services and a range of entertainment and informational material.
This project ensures that no one in the community is excluded from library services because they can no longer make it to a library; we are simply finding unique and innovative ways to take our services to them, tailored to their individual needs
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