1. Useful Technology – Reading
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2. Useful Technology – Reading
Small pdf (works on Windows, Mas and Linux)
Convert and edit all your PDF files. Enables you to customize documents (font size, double space, highlight etc –FREE)
Adobe reads Powerpoint documents allowed
Text to Speech software readers.com/index.html
(Windows and Mac versions –FREE to download and use. Compatible with PDF, Word and Web pages, can change speaker and reading speed)
Claroread – reads text aloud (now available on every pc in the library)
Word for Mac
Adobe for Powerpoint –view –read out loud
Ease of access centre also allows you to customize

3. Other considerations
Be flexible – use different reading techniques for specific purposes
Take regular breaks
Become familiar with the library –particularly your subject librarian
It is not all about speed of reading – comprehension is the key!
Subject librarians are familiar with the sources you will require/will elp you find them