Valmiera Joint Library Experience
Did you know that #visualimpairedpersons are served since 1962 by the Latvian Library for the Blind which have 7 branches?
During the first Periodical project meeting, hosted by Mazsalaca, partners from Latvia and Bulgaria shared best practices from their countries. Today, we share with you great thiings done by Latvian libraries.
The beautiful Valmiera Joint Library, well known for the digital support, also offers services for visually impaired users, like large print books & #audiobooks, specialized equipment set (computer & magnifier) and #ebooks. More, here: http://www.biblioteka.valmiera.lv/
Latvian Library from the Blind Library have the Sound Records studio (since 1961), IT department (since 2002) and The #Braille department (since 2005). You may find more about the technology they use, here: https://landingpage.zl.lv/latvijas-neredzigo-biblioteka/
Best Practices in Working with Visually Impaired People Prepared by Anete Bērziņa, 2021
Downlaod content here: VIB best practices 2021