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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 disability that requires reading resources in an alternative format?RNIB Bookshare logo

If you require your reading materials in an accessible format, contact the Disability and Dyslexia Support team (DDS) via MyAccount or email disability@lsbu.ac.uk to discuss your support arrangements.

Already have an RNIB account? The Library Acquisitions team will review your essential reading list for each module and make it available in an accessible format that work for you. Look out for the emails from the team towards the start of each semester.

You can also explore RNIB’s extensive catalogue of materials beyond your reading list.

Having difficulty accessing your RNIB account? Contact the Library User Experience Team via MyAccount or by emailing library@lsbu.ac.uk so we can support you.

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.