Text-to-speech tools make it possible when navigating library pages or accessing library resources to have the content read aloud. The software is mostly in the form of browser plugins unless you have specialist software installed on your PC/laptop. When using a text-to-speech browser plugin, take time with the configurations and preferences.
Here is more detailed guidance on inclusive technology.
When reading eBooks provided for by LBS Library, they will have a text-to-speech facility already provided. This will be via the browser of the e-book vendor or reply on the pdf copy of the eBook that you can download.
LBS Library use multiple eBook suppliers so there will be nuances and slight difference in how text-to-speech and other adjustments are provided. See the e-books guide further details.
Reading journal articles aloud is different because they are standard PDFs and so machine readable. Old journal articles may not be machine readable and if you come across a PDF that is just scanned (and not machine readable), please email document.supply@london.edu and we will investigate or come up with an alternative.
Sensus Access is a website that allows the conversion of documents into alternative and accessible formats (such as text, braille and audio files). Students that meet the definition of a ‘print disability’ can use Sensus Access to convert academic materials without copyright concerns.