Our library is free for blind and partially sighted people in the UK

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Reader profiles are not required for Book clubs, please move on to the next section.

• So we can send you appropriate books and to learn more about our members, we’d like some information about the people who will be benefiting from the books you are borrowing. This might be yourself or other adults or children in your care. You can add multiple reader profiles to your account and will be able to edit and delete these once you account has been created.

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• We will require some additional information about the people who will be using our books. Once you have complete the registration form we will be in touch to find out a bit more about you and your members.

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• Where would you like us to send books to? The address provided in your detailsA different address
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• How often would you like to receive books from us?

  • I’d like you to send me books on a continuous rotation. When I return my current loans please send me a new selection of books. You will still be able to request specific books via our website.
  • I’d like you to send me books only when I have requested them.
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• To help you get the most out of your library membership we send email updates. In these updates you’ll hear about exciting new Touch to See books and recommended reads, be inspired by stories from other library members, and be kept up to date with what’s going on at Living Paintings. Often there are useful ‘top tips’ and information about other services that could support you. You can opt out at any time.

  Are you happy to receive our email updates?

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• As a charity we are committed to providing a free service for blind and partially sighted people so that it’s accessible to everyone who needs it. We rely on donations to be able to do this. Some library members like to be able to help if they can.

  Are you happy to receive occasional emails about our fundraising?

• • Please pick an option belowYes
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• We occasionally hold fun and interesting events, would you like to receive invitations to these events in your area by email?

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• You can change your communications preferences at any time by contacting us or updating your online account.

  You will still sometimes receive administrative emails from us so that we can deliver our library service to you, for example to remind you if you have overdue books, or if there are important updates about our library service that we need to inform you of. You can find out more about how we use your information to communicate with you in our privacy policy.

  Agreement/terms and conditions

  As a member of the Living Paintings library we ask that you;

  • Make use of our resources for the benefit of blind and partially-sighted people
  • Take care of the resources that we send you
  • If resources are accidentally damaged or lost just let us know
  • Return the resources to us or renew them when the loan period comes to an end
  • Keep us informed of any changes of your details or if you no longer wish to borrow books from us

  Also we love to hear from you so do please give us your feedback by letter, phone or email at any time. This way we can make sure we are giving you the best possible service and support you with any challenges you might have.

• • I understand that the books I loan from Living Paintings remain the sole property of Living Paintings Charity and are not for resale. I understand that any attempt at trying to resale or rebrand or use Living Paintings books in any way other than they are intended may result in legal action being taken. I agree to always return Living Paintings books to the charity.
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• Please create a username for your account

  This can be your email address or a different name.

  N.B. Your username cannot be changed once set up so we would suggest that you do not use a personal name or email address if these are likely to change in the future for this membership.

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