A talking book is a recorded narrated version of a published book. It is intended for people with different types of reading impairments. You can listen to fiction, non-fiction and academic literature.
Yes, there is a technical and a legal difference.
Anyone with a disability that makes it difficult to read printed text can get access to talking books.
Examples of different disabilities that can make it difficult to read printed text:
Having a disability does not automatically give the right to access talking books and Legimus. There must be a direct link between the disability and the reading impairment.
If a disability can be resolved by, for example, using glasses or medicine it does not grant the right to use talking books.
Concentration difficulties is not a disability.
You download the talking books from the digital library Legimus. You register for an account here at the library. Legimus is easy to use, but you are always welcome to contact us if you have questions.
You can read on your computer and on your phone or tablet.
Many students choose to use the Legimus app to read on the go. The app is free of charge and available for Apple iOS and Android devices.
As a student with a Legimus account you can download a software digital player free of charge. EasyReader is available for both PC and Mac. Read more about EasyReader here.
On the Legimus.se you can listen to talking books through the web player.
If you can't find your course literature in Legimus, please contact the library. We can order a recording for you, as long as the book is mandatory course literature. It can take up to 12 weeks to record a book - make it a habit to go through your literature lists as soon as you get access to them.
