Questions and answers
All applicants must, along with their application, submit a signed certificate from a professional confirming that a diagnosis is available, clearly stating the reason why the applicant cannot use printed text.
The annual fee for the library is 3000 krona, but it's free for children under 18 years old. A payment request is created in the borrower's online banking when they have been registered. Access is granted once the payment has been made.
Those who don't have online banking can receive a giro slip by mail.
To gain access to our services, you need to submit a certificate and an application. See Access | Audio Library of Iceland
Most people use an app that can be found on the Play Store or App Store.
Many prefer to use the web player on our website.
The Icelandic Association of the Visually Impaired's web podcast is suitable for those who are blind or severely visually impaired.
CDs can be obtained if specifically requested.
You can request a new password by going to the forgotten password page on the website or by sending an email to hbs@hbs.is
The library's readers come from diverse backgrounds and are of various ages, as it takes a diverse group to deliver different types of content. Those interested in trying their hand at being audiobook narrators can contact the recording studio and request an audition.
The email address for the recording studio is framleidsla@hbs.is
To cancel a subscription, you need to send an email to hbs@hbs.is or call 545 4900
All borrowers can obtain the Icelandic Association of the Visually Impaired's text-to-speech synthesizer free of charge. You need to send an email to hbs@hbs.is or call 545 4900
The Icelandic Audio Library has made an agreement with the audio libraries of all Nordic countries. Therefore, borrowers can access materials from these libraries through the Icelandic Audio Library. Interlibrary Loan
You can change your email address in My Settings on the library's website hbs.is or send an email to hbs@hbs.is
No, access to the library is only intended for registered borrowers.
The Icelandic Audio Library is an accessible library for the blind, visually impaired, dyslexic, or those who have difficulty with printed text. The library was previously called the Icelandic Library for the Blind.

