Our accessible online catalogue allows borrowers to search for books and materials that are immediately available in downloadable format, or can be made available on demand.

Image of a large print keyboard Access the Online Catalogue

Our digital books are produced in special audio book format known as DAISY, which is a world-wide standard developed specifically for people who have a print disability. DAISY files can be played on any mainstream MP3 player, including iPods, mobile phones and PDAs. When played on a dedicated DAISY player, DAISY files have added features, such as the option to navigate by heading, chapter or even page number.

The digital catalogue collection is divided into two parts:

Works in the public domain including classic works out of copyright and public documents. This collection is open to the public without restriction.
Copyrighted works produced by the Association. While access to these titles is restricted to clients, these books can be made more broadly available for eligible use. They may be lent to other libraries on inter-library loan or purchased by libraries and individuals. Eligible users include those with a print disability.

In all cases we comply with the Copyright Act (1968) as amended.

Enrol for Downloadable Library Services

Clients who are blind or vision impaired or those who have a print disability can enrol for download only delivery of talking books from our library using our online Enrolment Form. There is no cost for the download service.

Latest Releases

Our Shelflist provides a list of the most recent digital talking books produced. You can also keep up-to-date on newly converted DAISY titles by following the library on Twitter @AssocBlindWA.

Un-zipping Software

As our books are downloaded in zip file format, Windows users will need a program to unzip them. ZIPReader is a free program for doing this.

DAISY Playback Software

Microsoft Windows

AMIS
AMIS is a software program that you can use to read DAISY books. It is self-voicing, meaning that no specialised screen-reading software is needed in order for it to be used by visually impaired people. AMIS is open source software and is provided free of charge.

Emerson
A cross-platform EPUB and DAISY reader.

Apple Macintosh

Olearia
A DAISY digital talking book player of audio and text/audio DAISY digital talking books

Emerson
A cross-platform EPUB and DAISY reader

Apple iPhone/iPod/iPad

DaisyWorm
An iPhone/iPod/iPad and DAISY reader (does not support text only books).

Linux

Emerson
A cross-platform EPUB and DAISY reader.