*From midnight on Sunday 28th April, until 12 noon on Wed 1st May, our ticketing system will be offline and Box Office phone lines will be closed meaning that you will not be able to purchase tickets for shows. This is to allow us to implement an exciting new ticketing system. Fitness classes and activities will still be bookable online during this time.
Computers & Learning
Please Note - the Dick Institute's Digital Space will be closed until 5pm on the following dates: Thursday 9th May Tuesday 14th May Thursday 16th May It will also be closed for the full day on: Friday 10th May Friday 17th May We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We have computers in all of our libraries giving you access to the internet, email and Microsoft Office applications. As a library member you can book a session at any time using your library card by contacting your local library or via the link. No address? No problem, you can still borrow books and use our public access PCs – just ask staff for details.
Assistive Learning
We offer a range of assistive technologies to help those with impaired vision, dyslexia, learning difficulties and motor impairment to use library computers. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
The equipment and software we have includes
JAWS for Windows - for use with MS Office software, email & internet
Screen adapting software - JAWS
Screen reading software - JAWS and TextHELP!
Scanning and text-to-speech software
Reading and numeracy software - TextHELP!
Keyboards with large keys and high visibility keyboard stickers
Mouse alternatives - Kingston large format trackball and ergonomic joystick mice
We also offer training in JAWS.
Life-long Learning
There are a variety of flexible learning options available at East Ayrshire Libraries and materials can be borrowed free of charge. These materials are available as workbooks and can be easily searched using the Advanced Search option on the library catalogue and carrying out a Flexible Learning Search.
- accessible online
