Library Special Needs Service
Shellharbour City Library provides a rang of Library Special Needs Service for people who are unable to access our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Shellharbour City, we’ll provide a full rang of library services and resources including:
● Large printed and ordinary printed books
● Talking books on tape and CD
● DVDs and music CDs
● Magazines
● Reference and information requests
You will be asked to complete a ‘Statement of Need’ application form which must be signed by a medical professional.
Home delivery service
Let us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you.Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library .You can also choose the resources you need personally.
Talking books and captioned videos
The library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.
Languages besides English
We can provide books in a rang of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.
How to join?
Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible for any of the services we provide ---Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am ---5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.
小题1:Library Special Needs Service are meant for .
A．those who are fond of reading
B．only those who have walking disabilities
C．people living in Shellharbour City with an illness or disability
D．those who can’t get medical help in Shellharbour City小题2:If people with eye diseases want to learn about history, they can choose .
A．captioned videos
B．talking books
C．magazines
D．large printed books小题3:What can we learn from the passage?
A．Books with different languages are available.
B．Few entertaining resources are offered here.
C．People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.
D．People have to choose what they need by themselves.小题4:To get home delivery service, you must .
A．only choose printed books
B．register ahead of time
C．pay the library ahead of time
D．have others choose the resources for you小题5:How can you learn more about the special service information?
A．By emailing the library.
B．By visiting the library personally.
C．By contacting the library on weekends.
D．By phoning the library at the required time.
