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ELVIS library

ELVIS service

ELVIS (Electronic Publications Management Information System) is a virtual library for people who cannot read conventional printed text. The ELVIS funds store thousands of titles of popular audio books (including audio books for children), audio magazines, films with audio representation, digital books, digital Braille publications, and audio performances. The ELVIS virtual library was created and is administered by the Lithuanian Audiosensory Library (LAB), which serves not only the blind, but also other people who cannot read conventional printed text.

Who can use ELVIS?

• persons whose vision is impaired due to age or illness;

• children with learning or developmental disabilities;

• children and adults with reading disabilities (dyslexia);

• visually impaired and blind;

• persons who, due to physical disability or illness, cannot hold a book in their hands, turn pages, or sit for long periods of time;

• and anyone else we may not have mentioned – contact ELVIS if you have difficulty reading regular printed text. The ELVIS team assesses each case individually.

ELVIS audio books can only be accessed by people who provide a document confirming a condition that prevents them from reading normally when registering. The certificate can be issued by a family doctor, optometrist or ophthalmologist. For children, a certificate issued by a speech therapist or the Educational Psychology Service is suitable.

You can connect to the ELVIS system connect independently or come to the library and a staff member will help you register, download and transfer the publication to the media you brought. You can also borrow a listening device at the library.

More information in the Customer Service and Information Department, by e-mail aptarnavimas@anyksciuvb.lt or phone +370 381 50 784

Audiosensory service point

Services for people with disabilities

The Lithuanian Library for the Blind Service Point operates in the User Service and Information Department (I a.), where visually impaired or otherwise disabled persons can borrow audio books and magazines (on MP3 media) and books in Braille. Only persons with visual impairments or other disabilities that prevent them from reading regular printed matter have the right to use special-format publications published by the Lithuanian Library for the Blind (Law on Copyright and Related Rights of the Republic of Lithuania, 2011, Art. 10(1)).

A computerized workstation has been set up for people with impaired vision with installed programs that allow you to enlarge all or a selected part of the information displayed on the computer screen.

A free home book delivery service is provided to people with mobility or other disabilities that prevent them from using library services independently.

The entrance to the library is adapted for the disabled, there is an elevator. Special equipment allows disabled people to use all public spaces of the library.

More information in the Customer Service and Information Department, by e-mail aptarnavimas@anyksciuvb.lt or phone +370 381 50784

Home delivery of books

If you love to read, but have difficulty reaching the library due to a physical disability, we can deliver books and other publications to your home!

Who can apply?

People with mobility impairments/disability certificates due to physical disabilities;

Seniors with mobility or other health problems;

People temporarily unable to move due to health problems;

Where to contact?

On weekdays 8 am–6 pm:

Customer Service and Information Department, phone. +370 3 815 0784 and by email aptarnavimas@anyksciuvb.lt

Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department, tel. +370 3 815 1850 and e-mail vaikai@anyksciuvb.lt

How will the service be provided?

A library employee will visit the person requesting the service once a month at a pre-arranged time. If the reader does not yet have a reader's card, upon presentation of a passport or other identification document with a photo, personal identification number and signature, it will be issued free of charge.

Up to five pre-ordered books will be brought to the reader during one visit. Books will be loaned for a month with the possibility of extending this period two more times, if the publication is not reserved by another user.

We invite you to use the service!

For those with mobility disabilities

Arrival and movement in the library

The library is wheelchair accessible, so visitors with mobility impairments can access all visitor spaces on different floors of the building.

There are two entrances to the library adapted for people with disabilities - one from the Bishop's Square side, and the second from the inner library courtyard side.

When you enter the library from the Bishop's Square side, on the left you will find the User Service and Information Department. On the right you will find an elevator for visitors with mobility disabilities. On the second floor you will find the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department, the events and exhibition hall, and the library administration. Going down to the basement you will find a 16th century oven.

There is a disabled parking space in the library's inner courtyard, next to the entrance.

For the visually impaired

Services for visually impaired visitors

Arrival and movement in the library

The entrance to the library is from the Bishop's Square side. The library doors do not open automatically, they open outwards.

There is no tactile path in the library. Library staff will be happy to provide any necessary assistance.

When you enter the library from the Bishop's Square side, on the left you will find the User Service and Information Department. On the right you will find the elevator. On the second floor you will find the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department, the events and exhibition hall, and the library administration. Going down to the basement you will find a 16th century oven.

You can visit the library with a guide dog, and dogs can participate in library event programs. The dog must be vaccinated, calm, obedient, trained and socialized, with a leash no longer than 1 m.

Workplace for the visually impaired

Location – in the Customer Service and Information Department.

The computerized workstation has a screen magnification program called MAGIC, which allows you to enlarge any area of the monitor, any desired text, graphics, or table.

The service is provided to registered library visitors.

Books in Braille

The library has books in Braille that registered library users can borrow to take home.

Audiobooks

For persons who cannot read regular printed text, it is possible to register and gain access to ELVIS audio publications at the Consumer Service and Information Department (I a.). Here, it is also possible to take home free players for listening to audio books. The audio books will be recorded onto media suitable for the players by the Consumer Service and Information Department staff.

The service can be used by:

people whose vision is poor due to age, illness or disability and who have difficulty reading printed matter (magazines, books)
children with learning or developmental disabilities that prevent them from reading normally
children and adults with reading disability (dyslexia)
people who, due to physical disability or illness, cannot hold a book in their hands, turn pages, or sit
people with intellectual disabilities or cognitive difficulties.

More information here.

For people with hearing impairments

About the library

Working hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Saturdays 09:00–16:00.

Contacts

Bishop's Square 1, LT-29145 Anykščiai.

Email. info@anyksciuvb.lt

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