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E-book Guide 2023

LSBU's largest ebook collection is on the EBSCO platform, followed by Ebook Central/EBC (ProQuest) and VLeBooks (Askews and Holts). Here you will find each suppliers accessibility statements and support for using their accessibility features. 

ProQuest

Accessibility Statement: Ebook Central 

This webpage explains how to adjust colours, fonts, magnification, use text-to-speech and more:

EBSCO

EBSCO Accessibility Guide and FAQs 

Information covers low vision, colour impairments, dyslexia, using keyboards for screen navigation and navigating e-books with screen readers.

VLeBooks

VLeBooks Accessibility Statement 

This webpage covers assistive technology recommendations, keyboard shortcuts for navigation, downloading Adobe Digital Editions, editing accessibility settings, colours and contrasts, copying, printing and compatible devices.

  • Accessibility settings can be edited by going to YourVLeBook Account (choose Shibboleth to sign in) > Edit Accessibility Settings.

Adjust:

- Font size

- Contrast

- Highlight or underline links

- Greyscale colour mode

- Use Dyslexic font

- Prevent popup auto close

  • Accessibility options can also be found when reading a title, on the top tool bar on the right-hand side:
    • Change page background colour
    • Read Aloud the page you are on > Advanced Settings will allow you to change the playback speed.

Do you have a print disability? Do you need books in an alternative format?RNIB Bookshare logo

RNIB Bookshare resources are available for anyone with a print disability.

Create an account and sign in to RNIB Bookshare and access over 400,000 books in a range of formats, including Word, PDF, MP3, Braille. 

The Library can make your reading lists available on this platform in formats that suit you and your technology.    

You can also access the RNIB's ever-growing catalogue of materials that are not on your reading list.  For full details and to book a 1:1 introductory session, email: askalibrarian@lsbu.ac.uk or book an appointment with a Librarian via MyAccount.

Available assistive software


TextHelp Read & Write

Texthelp read and writeTextHelp Read and Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.

Available via AppsAnywhere.

ClaroRead Plus

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 ClaroRead Plus is an easy-to-use literacy support programme with screen reading features.

 Access ClaroRead Plus on all PCs on campus via AppsAnywhere.

 

Dragon Naturally Speaking

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Dragon is a speech-recognition programme that allows you to enter text into programmes such as Microsoft Word by speaking into a microphone attached to the PC.

Dragon is available on the PCs in all the Assistive Technology Rooms (ATR).

MindView

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MindView mind mapping software is available for eligible students. You can use MindView to optimise brainstorming sessions and present ideas visually.

To request access please contact the Disability and Dyslexia Support team though MyAccount so they can assess your eligibility.

SuperNova

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Supernova Magnifier and Screen reader is available in Assistive Technology Room C on Level 03.

Jaws

Jaws screenreader logo   Jaws Screen reader is available in Assistive Technology Room D on Level 02.

If you have a specific query with regards to accessing ebooks, please email askalibrarian@lsbu.ac.uk.

If you would like help searching for or reading ebooks, or just want to become more familiar with them, you can book a 1:1 appointment with a librarian.

For further information see Library, Skills and Customer Services (LSCS) Accessibility Statement and Accessibility webpages.