Library Services

National Institute for the Visually Handicapped hosts three National Libraries that are capable of accommodating reading interest of visually impaired persons, scholars, researchers & professionals working in the field of visual disability. A rich anthology of literature concerning general & disability specific subjects in print. Braille & talking books, adorn the bookshelves of the three libraries. These libraries are unique in terms of serving their membership at their doorstep that number approximately 27000. Keeping in view the limited access of the visually impaired people to public libraries & others & to realize the aim of Sarva Siksha Abhiyan the Braille & Talking Book Library has opened up library extension service counters in different parts of the country. Till date 35 extension counters have been established.
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National Braille Library

The National Braille Library has approximately 91000 volumes on its shelves comprising over 13,000 titles. For providing a rich collection of Braille literature, the National Braille Library collaborates with Library of Congress USA; Royal National Institute for the Blind, U.K.; and American Federation for the Blind, USA. It is capable of catering to diverse reading interests of visually impaired persons. To facilitate free delivery of Braille Books at the doorsteps of the members, the Braille Library has come up with a novel scheme of free delivery of books on demand. All the members are provided a catalogue & they can communicate their request by phone, letter or by simply downloading the form. At any given time, a member can borrow two titles or ten volumes.

Click here for the membership form of the Braille Library

National Talking Book Library

Following the adage of Education & Entertainment the Talking Book Library is rendering invaluable service to the visually impaired persons including children. Being the largest library in the country, it has a rich collection of literature on possibly every subject. The library produces audio books in Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu & some regional languages. With an elegant stock of over 4500 titles it is benefiting more than 18000 people across the country.

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Print Library

The print library of NIVH has over 17000 books on its shelves. It is the richest reservoirs of literature on disability and special education. Over 4000 scholars and researchers consult this library every year.