Accessible Collections

NC State University Libraries is dedicated to providing access to all our collections and works continually to ensure that materials are made as accessible as possible to all our patrons. Our collection include traditional print books and journals as well as ebooks, ejournals, datasets, streaming video, and audio. 

Our efforts to make our collections accessible include audits of e-resources for accessibility, working with vendors to make their materials accessible and remediate content for NC State users, and evaluating new resources for accessibility as a part of the purchase process.

Contact us

If you’re having trouble with a library item, contact the Libraries’ Accessibility Committee for assistance. We are happy to help you with finding materials in alternate formats or remediating content from our vendors, and providing information on the accessibility of our e-resource platforms.

Readability for online resources

Many ereader devices and applications allow users to modify the background color, font color, or font size to reduce eye strain. Look for HTML versions of documents to read online, or epub format to download. These features are not supported in PDF documents.

More readability resources

Software, devices, and support

Additional resources for accessible texts

Audiobooks

Blind and print-disabled services

File conversion 

  • SensusAccess: an online document conversion system that converts text and image-based files into more accessible formats, including MP3s, ebooks, and Braille. It's available to NC State faculty, staff, and students.

Accessible technology

Disability Resource Office

The NC State University Disability Resource Office (DRO) is a resource for students with disabilities. You can connect with the DRO to receive adjustments and/or accommodations, identify additional campus resources, and learn about legal rights and self-advocacy. DRO can also provide information on assistive technologies available to the NC State community.