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Access to the Icelandic Audio Library

People who cannot use printed material may have the right to access the Icelandic Library. This group includes

  • dyslexic people

  • blind and partially sighted people

  • people with ADHD diagnosis

Conditions

You must submit an application form together with a signed certificate from a professional. The certificate shall clearly state the reason why the applicant is unable to use printed publications.

Only a certificate shall be submitted, not the analysis itself.

Fees

The annual fee for the library is:

  • for adults

  • free for children under the age of 18

A claim is established in the home bank of a loan recipient once it has been registered. Access is opened when a claim has been paid.

Application process

Electronic

Applications may be made with an electronic certificate, which is equivalent to a signature. An electronic application by a child under the age of 18 is made through a guardian. When an authorised guardian applies electronically, he/she selects the child ID number of the child for whom he/she is applying.

On paper

Applications may also be made on paper. An application shall be signed and returned to the Museum. If the applicant is under the age of 18, the signature of the guardian is required

An application and certificate shall be submitted together.

You may send it

  • by e-mail to

  • or by public mail to:

The Icelandic Library of the Arts. Loan Department of Digrant 5 200 Kópavogur

You can request to have the form printed and sent to your home via

The Icelandic National Audio Library

Contact us

phone number: 545 4900

Studio: 545 4910

e-mail address: hbs@hbs.is

Opening hours

The museum is open from Monday to Thursday
10 to 14 and Fridays 10 to 14:30

Telephone service is open every working day from 10 to 14

Address

Digranesvegur 5

200 Kópavogur