Equipment
We have a variety of equipment that you can either borrow for use in the Library or is available within our Accessible Study Rooms.
Optelec CCTV magnifier
Description: Video magnifier that allows users to view, capture and save text images at an increased size.
Location: Accessible Study Room 114 (can be moved subject to request)
Handheld magnifier
Description: Handheld magnifiers available for loan: ruler, desktop, hand held and word by word magnifiers.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library
Visikey Hotkey Manager
Description: A keyboard with enlarged white on black print keys for increased visibility and contrast.
Location: Accessible Study Room 114
Large print keyboard
Description: An alternative keyboard with larger buttons for ease of use and visual recognition of symbols.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library
Assistive laptop
Description: Laptop with the following assistive-software installed; Dragon Naturally Speaking, Zoomtext, Jaws, Read&Write Gold and ClaroRead Pro.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library
Height adjustable multifunctional printer
Description: In addition to the multifunctional printers on Floor 1, we have a reduced height printer.
Location: Printers, Floor 1 Main Library
Ear defenders
Quantity: 24
Description: Loanable ear defenders to reduce background noise for quiet study anywhere in the library.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library, Postgrad Hub, University House LG1
Portable induction loop
Description: Loanable hearing loop, ideal for individual conversations at a desk.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library
Reading rulers
Description: Multi coloured rulers to be placed over text for use within the library.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library
Cerium coloured overlays
Description: Four Cerium coloured overlays - blue (aqua), green (leaf), purple and yellow. Cerium overlays are coloured sheets of transparent plastic which can be used for reading tasks.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library
Coloured printing paper
Description: Different coloured paper is available on request for printing.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library
Book rest
Description: Book rests keep your books open and tilted upwards.
Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library. Permanently in Accessible Study Rooms 114, 214, 309, 405, 505
Writing slope
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Location: Helpdesk, Floor 1 Main Library
A wheelchair is available for customers use within the Library. Please see visit physical access for more information.
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.