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Accessibility ResourcesAccessibility Resources<div class="ExternalClassAE75EC85C52C4432A130B615D35D46FF"><div><p><a href="/locations/burton-barr">​Burton Barr Central Library​</a> offers a variety of accessible services and resources. Accessible parking spaces are available in the parking lot north of the building.</p><p><a href="/locations/cholla" target="_blank">Cholla Library</a> offers a dedicated assistive computer workstation. Accessible parking spaces are available in the parking lot north of the building.</p><p>Both libraries are served by Valley Metro light rail and buses.​</p><h2>Assistive Technology Center</h2><h4>Burton Barr Central Library</h4><p><a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Centr​al Library</a> has three dedicated assistive computer workstations located on the 2​nd floor for customers with disabilities.</p><p>Customers may use the assistive computer stations on a first come, first served basis by presenting their library card at the 2nd Floor computer assistance desk during all open hours. Customers may have one two-hour session each day.</p><p>To ensure that the assistive computers remain available for customers who are unable to use the standard public computers, customers must specify and be using at least one of the following features at all times.</p><p>Assistive technology programs and adaptive equipment available:</p><ul><li>ZoomText screen magnifier</li><li>Juliet Braille embosser </li><li>JAWS screen reading software</li><li>Kurzweil text to speech software/scanners</li><li>Duxbury Braille translation software</li><li>Adjustable computer furniture</li><li>Trackball mouse</li></ul><p>Print enlarging closed circuit televisions are also available at this location.<br></p><p>A Sorenson videophone for sign language calls is located on the 2nd Floor, available on a first come, first served basis.</p><h4>Cholla Library​​<br></h4><div><div><div webpartid="0c62aca3-bdb2-474d-93b4-d6646f7b6b6b"><div><p><a href="/locations/cholla">Cholla​ Library</a> has one dedicated assistive computer workstation.</p></div><div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div webpartid="b3846bd7-fc17-4795-a5aa-c73e83343edb"><div><h2>Services Available</h2><ul><li>Assistive Technology Computer Workstations<a href="/ServicesForYou/AccessibilityCenter/Pages/Assistive-Technology-PC-Workstations.aspx"> </a>(2nd Floor)<br></li><li>Sorenson Videophone (located in the Magazine and Newspaper Department on the 2nd floor)<br></li></ul><h4>Resources<br></h4><ul><li>Large Type books and periodicals</li><li>Books in Braille</li><li>DVS (Descriptive Video Service) videos - closed caption DVDs are shelved with the general DVD collection.<br></li></ul><p>For more information call 602-262-4636.  TTY 602-254-8205.<br></p></div><div></div></div></div><div></div></div><div><div><div webpartid="7366c16a-29fd-4803-a556-fcdf8555b3bd"><h2>Books by Mail</h2><p>Phoenix Public Library no longer offers a books by mail service.<br><br>Learn about the <a href="https://azlibrary.gov/talkingbooks/" target="_blank">Arizona Talking Book Library​</a>, which is available through the <a href="https://azlibrary.gov/" target="_blank">Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records​</a>.<br></p><div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div webpartid="4e361276-71ed-4cbf-ba7f-d5e1aedac59c"><h2>​​eResources Accessibility</h2><p>Many of our eResou​rces have accessibility features including:<br></p><h4>Increased font size</h4><p></p><ul><li>Greater Phoenix Digital Library<br></li><li>hoopla</li><li>New York Times Online</li><li>Press Reader</li></ul><h4>Dyslexic font for eBooks</h4><ul><li>Greater Phoenix Digital Library</li></ul><h4>Audiobooks</h4><ul><li>Greater Phoenix Digital Library<br></li><li>hoopla</li><li>RB Digital<br></li></ul><h4>Screen reader compatibility</h4><ul><li>Greater Phoenix Digital Library<br></li><li>hoopla</li><li>New York Times Online</li><li>Press Reader<br></li></ul><h4>Captions/transcripts for video</h4><ul><li>hoopla</li><li>Kanopy<br><br></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>

 

 

 

 

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Greater Phoenix Digital LibraryGreater Phoenix Digital Library<div class="ExternalClass6FFBD6C505D94F10909349FD59C6A37A"><p>​Choose from over 100,000 eBooks, online magazines, and audiobooks to listen to on your smartphone, tablet, or computer through the Libby app.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=356https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/1451/browse/elibrary/getting-started/greater-phoenix-digital-libraryEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/50/gpdl.png
KanopyKanopy<div class="ExternalClass6B6C4FA0710046F89B294C7EF2D9941C"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;">Kanopy’s collection offers over 30,000 films and is one of the largest video streaming platforms in the world. Featuring titles from top distribution partners including Warner Bros., MGM, BBC, Paramount, Lionsgate, The History Channel, A&E, Neon, Film Movement, The Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, The Great Courses, Samuel Goldwyn Films, IFC Films, among others, this vast and diverse collection has something for everyone. </span>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=818https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/3129/browse/elibrary/getting-started/kanopyEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/49/kanopy.png
New York Times New York Times <div class="ExternalClassD9C478DC222A4974ABD8A11535DA7674"><p>​NYTimes.com is a multi-platform news tool that provides full access to New York Times and International New York Times content, including breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinion, blogs, videos and more.<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=827https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/getting-started/new-york-timesEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/82/nyt.png
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Burton Barr Central LibraryBurton Barr Central Library9 a.m. to 5 p.m.9 a.m. to 7 p.m.9 a.m. to 7 p.m.9 a.m. to 7 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.1 p.m. to 5 p.m.<div class="ExternalClass433CE1E97A3041ED98E74205B4B83518"><p>​1221 N. Central Ave., 85004<br></p></div>burton-barrhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/burton-barr
Cholla LibraryCholla Library9 a.m. to 5 p.m.9 a.m. to 6 p.m.9 a.m. to 6 p.m.9 a.m. to 6 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Closed<div class="ExternalClass8B19D42802F8403D8EF959B023641F54">10050 Metro Parkway E., 85051</div>chollahttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/cholla