Literature Service for People with Visual Impairments and Reading Disabilities

Through its Literature Service, the University of Vienna Library provides blind students, students with visual or reading impairments, and other authorized library users with easier access to literature and academic resources.

The Library converts its print material and electronic resources to Word or PDF files. As a result, a document that was originally only available in the form of a book can be

  • read using Braille displays;
  • displayed on a monitor in a magnified or high-contrast version;
  • or read via screen reader.

The amount of time needed to process your request depends on the availability of the source material and the number of requests made at the same time. The texts will be processed according to a standardised procedure, but we can meet individual requirements if necessary.

We also offer the option of converting graphics and illustrations from literature in the university library's collection into tactile graphics in A4 format using a swell printer. Up to 15 pages can be produced free of charge per semester.

To use the literature service, a library ID (u.card) and the acceptance of the terms of use of the literature service are required.


Please arrange an appointment for consulting the service.