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Special Services
Services to the Homebound
| Specialized Services staff members deliver books, magazines, and audiobooks to area residents who are not able to travel to the library themselves.
In order to qualify for homebound service, the patron must be a resident of the city of Novi and be physically unable to travel to the library. If you or someone you know would like to sign up for this service, please call the Novi Public Library at (248) 349-0720 and ask for the Specialized Services department. |
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Adaptive Technology
Adaptive technology includes any tools or equipment that assist disabled users in accessing information and communication resources. The following adaptive technologies are available at the Novi Public Library:
Lions' Sight: Adaptive Technology Computer
This new and improved Adaptive Technology Computer was funded by the Oakland County Community Development Block Grant awarded to us by the city of Novi with assistance from the Novi Lions Club & the non-profit, eBlind. The new software includes JAWS for Windows making the Internet and other computer programs accessible to visually impaired persons. We also have Zoomtext for magnifying the computer's screen and Openbook software for scanning and reading text to those visually impaired.
The 20' screen also helps the visually impaired individual. In addition, the keyboard has keys with large print & braille stickers on them; & for those with limited hand mobility there is a special mouse for their use. The computer sits on a height adjustable table to accommodate wheelchairs. This computer is available for use by any handicapped patron. If you are interested in using this computer please call 248-349-0720, and ask for the Specialized Services department.
Magnifiers 
Novi Public Library owns a large collection of magnifiers in different levels of magnification, styles, etc. These magnifiers are available for check-out with your library card so that patrons may "test drive" the different types of magnifiers before making an expensive purchase for themselves.
Optelec 
The Optelec is a very powerful closed-circuit television magnifying reading system. This may be used in the library.
TDD Machine Telecommunications
Device for the Deaf is available for incoming calls only. Please leave a message for us when we are not available at 248-349-3853.
Wheelchair
A wheelchair is available in the library for those in need. Please ask at the information desk.
Other Equipment
For those interested in test driving the Siemens Soundirector+ Personal Amplifier System please ask us! This listening system provides a hearing impaired individual the ability to listen via headphones and a mini-amplifier/microphone to hear a speaker in a one-to-one or small group environment.
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