Shetland Library will be celebrating HiVis fortnight from 1st – 14th June.
The nationwide promotion focuses on the importance of accessible libraries and the work they do for those with sight issues.
During the fortnight, Library staff will be highlighting services such as the talking newspaper, home deliveries, audiobooks, ebooks, magnifiers, lights, large format jigsaws and games.
The talking newspaper is a longstanding library service and involves staff and volunteers reading and recording The Shetland Times every Friday and posting audio recordings to visually impaired users.
During Hi Vis fortnight all talking newspaper customers will receive a special additional recording of Lerwick resident John Evans from the Library’s Memories group. John speaks about growing up in Lerwick, life around the lanes and his involvement with Lerwick Up Helly Aa
The Library will be hosting a vision services information drop-in on Monday 2nd June, from 5.30pm – 7pm. Partners attending include Macular Support Group Shetland, Adult Learning and Alzheimer’s Scotland. Attendees can find out about accessible ICT, budgeting and benefit checks, library services, the talking newspaper and all the work that partners do.
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