Accessibility Services
Materials
- Large print books
- See new titles available in large print
- See all large print titles
- Audiobooks on cassette or CD
- See new fiction on CD
- See new non-fiction on CD
- Digital audiobooks available for
download
or on a Playaway,
which is a pre-loaded digital audio player.
- See new Playaways
- American Sign Language (ASL) instructional materials
Databases with audio and/or MP3 download option
- Electric Library
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- GaleNet databases:
- Literature Resources
- Literature Resource Center
- LitFinder
- Science Resource Center
Adaptive Technology and Accommodations
Aladdin Sunshine
The Aladdin Sunshine is a magnification camera which allows a user to view books, magazines, or photos on a large screen. The user may also
manipulate the appearance of the font size and image contrast to best suit his/her needs. The Aladdin Sunshine is available at
Martin Regional and Rudisill
Regional libraries.
JAWS for Windows is a screen reader. Designed for individuals with low or no vision, it allows users to access hyperlinks and content on a webpage. JAWS is available on a public computer in the Central Library’s Research Center (4th floor).
Magnifiers
Handheld magnifiers are available at most public service desks. Please ask a library staff member for assistance.
Trackball Mice
Trackball mice are available at all locations. Just ask at the desk.
Services provided by Tulsa City County Library
AskUs
The library’s research department is available to answer your questions via phone, fax,
email, text, Instant Messaging (IM), and live chat.
Homebound Service
Any Tulsa County resident who is physically unable to visit the library may
apply to have materials delivered to his or her home.
Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service
Free, one-on-one tutoring is available to adults (age 16 and over) who wish to improve their reading skills.
For more information, contact the Library’s literacy office at 549-7400.
Signing Interpreters
If you are hearing-impaired and need a qualified interpreter for a library program, please call the library 48 hours in advance.
Assistive Listening Devices
Available for use in Connors Cove Children’s Theater
at the Hardesty Regional Library and Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library.
Other services
Oklahoma Library for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped
OLBPH provides free library service to Oklahomans have low or no vision, a learning disability, or a physical
limitation that makes it difficult to make use of standard printed material. Oklahoma City
The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges
The Center provides extensive programming opportunities for its members. To become a member, an individual’s
primary disability must involve a mobility, dexterity, or sensory impairment. Tulsa
Ability Resources, Inc.
The mission of Ability Resources is to assist individuals with disabilities attain and maintain independence.
Services include advocacy, benefits planning, advocacy, and more. Tulsa
The Learning Disabilities Association of Oklahoma
LDAO is a local affiliate of the National Learning Disabilities Association. This group advocates
for the needs of those with learning disabilities through service, education, and collaborative projects.