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All SALB registered members can access OverDrive through the SALB website. SALB membership number and password that is obtainable from SALB is required to log in. Members can download two English fiction books for a period of 14-21 days. Each member gets a manual upon signing up for reference purposes on downloading audio and e-books.SALB produces its own reading material in audio and Braille formats inhouse. This bridges the gap from limited reading material available in the market. A larger percentage of information materials is sourced overseas and this takes up a bigger portion of the annual information budget allocation. It is, however, exciting that local publishers are also coming on board with producing books both in print and audio format. The same title is often reproduced in various indigenous languages with some publishers. Historical background of the libraryThe South African Library for the Blind (SALB) was founded in 1918. It started as a small private library of 100 Braille books and pamphlets. Miss Josie Woods who was the founder of the library started the circulation of Braille books from her home in 1919.1924: Bought old building in High Streetfirst library building. 1937: Sections of the Bible put into uncontracted Braille in Xhosa.