Sense's library

Finding what you want

If you are trying to find out about a particular topic relating to deafblindess or would like to find a certain book or article, please get in touch. Alternatively, you can search the full library catalogue.

Frequently asked questions about the library

Q. What is in the Sense Library?
A. The library is home to over 6,000 items relating to deafblindness and associated disabilities, including books, articles, DVDs, videos and CD - ROMs

Q. Who can use the library?
A. The library is available to Sense staff and Sense members. If you're not a member, becoming one is easy - please sign up here.

Q. I have not used the library before, what information do I need to provide to start borrowing?
A. The first time you borrow from the library we will need the following information:
• Name
• postal address
• contact telephone or textphone number
• a contact email address would also be useful but is not essential.

Q. How do I borrow items from the library?
A. Once you have identified what you would like to borrow from the online search facility you can simply email the title or titles to info@sense.org.uk . Alternatively you can phone 0207 0149 384/ 382 or textphone 0207 5200 959.

If what you have requested is available then we will aim to post the title(s) to you within 24 hours.

Q. How does the postal loan system work?
A. The library covers the cost of posting items out to borrowers but it is the responsibility of the borrower to meet the cost of the return postage and to ensure that items are returned in good condition by the due date given at the time of the loan.

Borrowed items should be returned to:

The Sense Library
101 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9LG

Q. How long can I borrow library items for?
A. The standard loan period is six weeks although on rare occasions it may be necessary to offer a shorter loan period. You will be informed of the date that items are due to be returned at the time of arranging the loan. There is no financial penalty for returning items late however returning items late persistently may result in a borrower losing the right to use the library.

Find out more

If you’d like more information or would like to visit, please contact us on:

Tel: 0207 0149 384/382
Text: 0207 5200 959
Fax: 0845 127 0061
Email: info@sense.org.uk