Talking books, text-to-speech app and smartpen
SLU University Library offers support for those with reading and writing difficulties. If you have dyslexia, visual impairment, mobility impairment or other disabilities, we can help you get access to talking books and show you which computer programmes can be helpful.
Talking books
Talking books are produced by the Swedish Agency for Accessible Media (MTM). The books are available for download or to stream in their catalogue Legimus. If you have a reading disability that makes it difficult to read printed books, the library can create a user account for you in Legimus. Book an appointment with the library to get started with Legimus!
The Legimus app
If you have a Legimus user account, you can use the Legimus app to read books. The app is available for both Android and iPhone/iPad.
When you are missing a course book in Legimus
As a student with a reading and writing disability, you have the right to have your course literature adapted to the format that works for you. If a course book is not available as an audiobook or e-book in Legimus, the library can request that it is produced. This only applies to compulsory course literature. Please be awarethet the delivery time is about 8 weeks. Contact the library if you cannot find your course book in Legimus.
Our text-to-speech app TorTalk
At SLU, students and staff have access to the text-to-speech programme TorTalk. You do not need to have a reading disability to use TorTalk.
With TorTalk you can listen to all types of text, on your mobile phone and on your computer. You can choose your preferred voice, language and speaking speed. TorTalk is available for PC and Mac, and also as an app for iPhone/iPad and Android mobiles.
TorTalk is installed on all student computers. If you want to install it on your own computer, you can do so via SLU's software download where you log in with your student account.
Smartpen
With a smartpen, you can take notes while recording the audio of what is said in a meeting or lecture, for example. You can then listen to the exact audio that was recorded when you wrote a specific part. If you are interested in trying a smartpen, contact Funka. They can give you a referral to the library who will then introduce and lend you a pen.