BookShops

Sites Reviewed on this Floor (3):

The British Library
Isis Talk Magazine
National Library For The Blind

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Site Review: The British Library

Web address: http://www.bl.uk/acatalog

Brief Rating: A very good site.

Enter the world of the British Library Catalogue and buy on line.

You will find not only books, maps and manuscripts but many informative and interesting publications and collections of important and historic works on both cd and cd-rom.  Many hobbies and interests are catered for here too, including natural history, best sellers, and children's books

Site Review: Isis Talk Magazine.

Web address: http://www.isistalk.com/0_playlist.htm

Brief Rating: A very good site.

A site that produces a magazine primarily for women, to encompass the mind,  body and spirit.   Subjects include, astrology, relaxation, exercise, diet, spiritual development and much more.

This excellently produced informative publication can be listened to on the site or former editions can be downloaded and extracts can be bought online.  Books and publications can be purchased here too.

Site Review: National Library for the Blind

Web Address:  http://webcat.nlbuk.org:8000

Brief Rating:  A good site.
Review by: Sue Pallett 

This site has been specifically designed for visually impaired users.You don’t need a password to log in, simply choose which catalogue you want to look at, then search by keyword, subject or author.Bookmark each title so it holds on to your choice while your  still on the site, when you have finished browsing and selecting, choose the option to see bookmarks, check them through and  select the link to e-mail your choice to the library, enter your name and address, plus any extra information in the edit field, press enter to send your choice, which will be added to your library list.Be warned though, the site doesn’t save your choice of books for you, you are told this before you log off but it can be a bit frustrating if you want to make a note of them beforehand

Visit the TAFN webshop at www.buy.at/tafn where you can buy goods online and raise funds for The Accessible Friends Network (UK registered charity No, 1108043) at the same time!

DISCLAIMER: Neither Sue Pallett or the Accessible Friends Network accept liability for any transaction with any of the companies listed on this page, which is intended as a helpful guide and produced and run on an entirely voluntary basis.

Click here to contact Sue / Click here to contact the TAFN Webmaster

Other Pages on the TAFN website by Sue Pallett:-

Sue's Kitchen, a cookery guide for blind & VI people that featured on BBC in Touch, in 2005!

Also the excellent

Sue's Accessible Container Gardening Page

More Online Shopping recommendations by  Blind/VI People are always wanted for this page and can help others!  

We would love to hear of your online shopping experiences, both good and bad.  Is there a particular site YOU recommend or would like to add to this page?  Have YOU had problems with online shopping, either with screen reader navigation, or customer service?  If so please email us and let us know, the information could be right here on this page within 24 hours!

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