"Alexa, open RNIB talking books" Did you know that you can now stream our talking book recordings instantly, through your Alexa device? (And Alexa will still remember your place in every book that she plays for you?)
To find out how to link your Reading Services account to our free Alexa skill, and start listening straight away, just visit our dedicated Alexa page.
Offering e-Braille is a new and exciting service for us. Our archive contains braille files that have been collected over thirty years and more.
As the braille production methods have evolved with time, from six key entry (like a Perkins brailler) to computerised translation of publisher master files, the quality and accuracy have improved. The older braille files will have some occasional minor errors in them which we hope you can accept while we seek to open up our archive of braille content.
Of course, if you find a significant error, for example, a quantity of missing text then please get in touch, using the Contact Us facility, with as much detail as possible. Offering you the ability to find and download e-braille to your device is a new adventure and we are learning rapidly.
Braille 200
Come and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the revolutionary system of braille with us, and discover the huge value of tactile literacy, at these Braille 200 events being held at libraries across the UK. Everyone and anyone who is interested in braille is welcome.