Accessible study rooms
Accessible study rooms may be booked by students or staff supporting students registered with the University Disability Services, for a maximum of 3 hours per day and up to four weeks in advance.
All rooms have as standard a computer, an adjustable table and chair, a lamp, whiteboards and automatic doors.
Separate booking rights for Sensory Study Room. Please see individual room details below.
Accessible Study Room 114
- A study room located on floor 1. This room also contains a scanner, soft seating and lockers
- This computer is loaded with Audio Notetaker, Dragon NS, Essay Writer, Inspiration, Jaws, Mindjet MindManager and Read&Write Gold
- An Optelec Clearnote viewer, orbit trackball mouse and and large print keyboard is also available in this room
- 360 view
Opening times
Mon-Sun: 08:00-00:00
(7 days a week)
Accessible Study Room 214
- A study room located on floor 2. The room also contains lockers, soft seating, a scanner and a printer.
- This computer is loaded with Audio Notetaker, ClaroRead, Dragon NS, Inspiration, Kurzweil 1000, Mindjet MindManager and Read&Write Gold
- Please be aware, this room has an automatic light which cannot be turned off
- 360 view
Please note - this room is situated next to a group area so you may experience some noise.
Opening times
Mon-Sun: 08:00-22:00
(7 days a week)
Sensory Study Room 309
- A study room located on floor 3
- The room also contains soft seating and a scanner, an orbit trackball mouse
- This room contains various lighting options such a LED light tube and a galaxy star projector
- Various sensory objects, a weighted lap belt and a yoga mat are available
- This computer is loaded with the Assistive software Audio Notetaker, Dragon, Essay Writer, Inspiration, Kurzweil 1000, Mindjet MindManager, Read&Write Gold and ZoomText
Warning! The LED strip lighting remote provides options for strobe and flashing lighting.
Remember that this room is in a Quiet Study Zone. The room is not soundproofed so it should not be used for group sessions. If you are with a support worker, please keep noise to a minimum.
Give your feedback on this room.
Opening times
Mon-Sun: 08:00-22:00
(7 days a week)
Accessible Study Room 405
- A study room located on floor 4. This room also contains lockers, soft seating and a scanner
- This computer is loaded with Audio Notetaker, Dragon NS, Essay Writerm, Inspiration, Mindjet MindManager, Read&Write Gold and and ZoomText
Remember that this room is in a Quiet Study Zone. The room is not soundproofed so it should not be used for group sessions. If you are with a support worker, please keep noise to a minimum.
Opening times
Mon-Sun: 08:00-22:00
(7 days a week)
Sensory Study Room 505
- A study room located on floor 5
- This room contains various lighting options including a bubble tube and LED strip lighting
- Seating options include a rocking chair, bean bag, soft seating and wobble cushion
- Relaxation music and headphones are available at the computer
- Various sensory objects and a yoga mat are also available
- The sensory study room is bookable for three hours per day, up to four weeks in advance
- This computer is loaded with the Assistive software: Audio Notetaker, Read&Write Gold, Mindjet MindManager, Inspiration, Essay Writer and ZoomText
Warning! The LED strip lighting remote provides options for strobe and flashing lighting.
Remember that this room is in a Quiet Study Zone. It is not suitable when working with a fellow student and is only suitable for quiet conversations with a support worker as it is not soundproofed.
Give your feedback on this room.
Opening times
Mon-Sun: 08:00-22:00
(7 days a week)
Accessible Study Room LG2
- A study room located in University House
- This computer is loaded with Audio Notetaker, Inspiration, Essay Writer, Dragon NS, Mindjet MindManager and Read&Write Gold
Opening times
Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00
Sat-Sun: 13:00–18:00
(7 days a week)
Hub 3
- A study room located in the PG Hub
- This computer is loaded with Audio Notetaker, Dragon NS, Essay Writer, Inspiration, Mindjet MindManager and Read&Write Gold
Opening times
Mon-Sun: 09:00-00:00
(7 days a week)
Please feedback any comments you have about our existing service for students with disabilities or learning differences. We are always interested to hear about equipment, assistive-software or services that may assist you with accessing the Library and its resources.
Quick links
- Physical access
- Assistive technology area
- Equipment
- Adjustable furniture
- Assistive software
- Alternative formats
- Safety
- Fetch request
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