Institutional library card
A community (such as an organization or assisted living units) can acquire a library card known as an institutional library card. With this card they can check out items, renew their loans in Vaski online library and make reservations.
How to get an institutional library card?
A community is responsible for all loans on their institutional library card. In order to get a card for your community, you need a permission from an individual in charge of the said community and their signature. Library card user need not be the individual in charge of the institutional library card. Institutional library card is valid for one year at the time. Apply for the card with a filled in application form during library’s service hours.
Celia audiobooks for groups
Celian äänikirjoja voi kuunnella verkon kautta ryhmässä, jossa kaikki henkilöt ovat oikeutettuja Celian äänikirjojen käyttöön. Celia tarjoa runsaan valikoiman äänikirjoja kaikille, joiden on vaikea lukea tavallisia kirjoja. Esimerkiksi asumispalveluyksiköt ja ryhmäkodit voivat liittyä Saavutettavuuskirjasto Celian yhteisöasiakkaaksi ja saada yhteistunnukset ryhmäkuuntelua varten.
Celia audiobooks are available online for listening to groups where all members are eligible for Celia services. Celia offers a vast selection of talking books for those with a print disability of any kind. E.g. assisted living units and group homes can join the Accessibility Library Celia as an organisational member and get group account identifier for listening together.
Library tours and group visits
Library services reach out of the library building. We can talk about our services in fairs, organizations’ meetings, club meetings and other groups. We will pay special attention to accessibility and the target group. Reach out and contact the library if you want us to visit you. Note the contact information below.
The library offers guided group tours where you will learn about our services and see the facilities. Tours can be modified to suit special needs and accessibility requirements.
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Reading Volunteers
Library’s reading volunteers visit regularly assisted living facilities and nursing homes and read out loud to seniors and people with disabilities. Reading volunteers read to individuals or small groups. Reading time can last from 30 minutes up to an hour.
You can ask for a reading volunteer to your facility by contacting the library.
