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Mobile Libraries The Mobile Library Service supplies books to those people who are unable to use a branch library because of distance, age or disability. Three vehicles serve communities in Lewis, Harris, and the Uists, (generally at three weekly intervals). Each van carries a variety of stock to cater for all ages and interests. In addition to new books purchased for the mobiles some stock is exchanged at regular intervals to provide as much choice as possible. Although only a limited amount of stock can be carried on the vans the resources of the whole of Western Isles Libraries are at the disposal of users. The Request Service gives access to most titles in Western Isles stock and through the inter-lending scheme to that of other libraries nationwide. No charge is made for use of this service. Whenever possible requested material will be delivered on the mobile library's next visit. If supply of inter- lending material does not coincide with a mobile visit this may be posted direct to the readers home. Large Print Books are available on all mobile libraries for those who have difficulty reading normal sized type. Local History and Gaelic Each van carries a small selection of local history and Gaelic books. Material not stocked on the van is available through the request service. Spoken Word Users of the Mobile Library service have access to a wide range of popular and classic fiction on cassette. Information
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