Learning Resource Centres (LRCs)
LRC access cards
If you need additional support in the Learning Resource Centres (LRCs), you may be eligible to receive an LRC access card.
Together with your ID card, this allows you to obtain extra assistance in the LRCs. For example, you may be able to book assistive technology PCs in advance or receive pre-agreed support such as extended loan times on books.
Cards are available from the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service.
Adaptive technology equipment
The University has a range of IT equipment and software for students with disabilities, including:
- 'Texthelp Read and Write' software on all networked PCs;
- 'Inspiration' software available on a number of networked PCs;
- a number of 19" monitors in faculty labs and LRCs;
- two PCs at Penrhyn Road LRC equipped with 'Jaws' screenreader, 'Zoomtext Extra 2 ' magnification software, OCR scanning facilities and a CCTV; and
- CCTV at Kingston Hill LRC.
Further information is available in the ICT Services handbook, which is also available in alternative formats on request.
Library Services
Library Services provides a range of learning resources to all students and staff. Pick up a guide for students with disabilities for details of additional services and facilities, plus emergency procedures for the LRCs.
Additional services may include:
- assisting with physical access;
- locating and retrieving books and other resources;
- arranging for books to be transferred from other sites;
- negotiating limited extended loan periods;
- telephone renewals;
- photocopying;
- informing you when interlibrary loans and reservations have arrived; and
- a limited scanning service for transcription onto floppy disk.
