Library Users of America

President – Carla Ruschival
Phone – (502) 897-1472
e-mail – carla40206@gmail.com

The Library Users of America (LUA) is a vibrant special-interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. LUA advocates for accessible library services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and encourages people with vision loss to utilize a variety of reading options to meet their individual needs.

LUA at ACB

Events sponsored by the Library Users of America at the American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention include informative programs and discussions related to library services. Our annual session with the Talking Book narrator, presented in co-operation with the Braille Revival League, gives attendees an opportunity to meet the narrator and ask questions. LUA also presents workshops on the latest book-related hardware and software applications.

Each year our convention programming is available on ACB Media and on the Zoom platform; continuing education credits are available for selected sessions.

Library without Walls

LUA brings its programs within the reach of every person in the country who is blind or visually impaired. Our Library without Walls calls on the Zoom platform are an opportunity to share good books on a variety of topics; calls are scheduled on the third Wednesday of every odd-numbered month and are open to all. A complete list of books shared at each Library without Walls is compiled and posted on our lua-members email list shortly after the calls.

LUA Link

LUA Link is expanding. Originally presented twice a year on the Zoom platform, LUA Link calls are now available three to four times a year. Presenters have included National Library Service representatives and others, and speakers share important information about library issues and answer questions from participants.

LUA Ledger

The LUA Ledger”, our excellent magazine, is published twice a year and is available to members in braille, large print, and on NLS audio cartridge. Digital formats are posted on our lua-members email list.

Our Lists

LUA sponsors two email lists, and each has a specific purpose.

LUA-talk is open to members and non-members alike, and includes announcements of LUA and related events. Discussion is permitted on LUA-talk. Anyone may subscribe by sending a blank message to lua-talk+subscribe@groups.io.

Lua-members is a low-traffic list where our members receive digital formats of the LUA Ledger and book lists from Library without Walls. General library- and book-related announcements and discussion are discouraged on this list. When you become a member of LUA and share your email address with us, we subscribe you to LUA-members.

LUA Membership

At-large membership in LUA is open to everyone, whether they are blind, visually-impaired or sighted. Dues are only $12.00 for one year or $150.00 for a life membership.

LUA Chapters

LUA has chapters in California, Kentucky and Texas. If you live in or have ties to one of these states, we urge you to learn more about your chapter’s activities and how you can get involved. Please note that chapters may have additional membership fees.

Contact Us

Join now and help us continue our good work on behalf of all who like to read. Have your credit or debit card ready and call (502)897-1472. Or make check payable to Library Users of America and mail to:

Library Users of America
148 Vernon Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206