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The South African Library for the Blind renders a library and information service to blind and print-handicapped readers through the production of accessible South African reading material in development of a comprehensive library collection and rendering of advisory services to promote access to information.
Find the latest books and magazines with Talking Book Topics, Braille Book Review, International Language Quarterly, or search the NLS Catalog.
The South African Library for the Blind (SALB) was conceived and born of humble beginnings in the then tiny Eastern Cape township of Grahamstown.
Sign up to experience SALB's community inclusion. You can participate in audiobooks Narrations and Transcribing exercices.
Talking Book Topics, Braille Book Review, and International Language Quarterly list selections of titles recently added to the SLAB collection on the Catalog and BARD. SLAB also has book lists on specific subjects and produces popular magazines in audio and braille.
Read about the latest SALB news, products, services, initiatives, and events and exhibits! Find online programs to enrich your SALB experience, such as Quarterly Patron Corner. Also check out website updates and BARD updates for the latest additions and improvements.
Since 1919, SALB has offered free Braille and audio materials, devices, and postal delivery. With 24,000+ titles online, quarterly newsletters, and 300+ annual additions, it enriches members' experiences, all governed by the South African Library for the Blind Act.
Do you have a question related to SALB service, including basic BARD user support, or a question about blindness or other print disabilities?
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