Improved accessibility to your Libraries
Changes we’ve made to make the Libraries accessible for all.
Your Libraries are committed to continuously improving our physical, digital and cultural spaces to make them accessible for all.
Clearer info, improved tools
The Libraries consulted with Disability Services to improve our accessibility webpages, making them clearer, more concise, and, well, accessible.
We’ve also added more accessibility equipment to our bookable accessible study spaces, catering to a wider range of needs.
On top of that, we have introduced a range of assistive equipment that can be borrowed for use in the libraries, meaning you don’t have to book a session to get an accessible study space.
And after feedback from neurodivergent users, we are also developing a low sensory space to allow you to study in a low light, low clutter and low noise space.
More access to material
This year we subscribed with Perlego to give you access to millions of digital resources.
In addition to increasing the number of resources available, we chose Perlego because of its accessibility features and commitment to inclusivity. It features text-to-speech tools, adjustable text and colour settings, alt-text and image descriptions and tools that make reading screens easier on your eyes.
Access to the arts
We want to make every part of your Libraries accessible, and that includes our wonderful Galleries. That’s why we introduced the ACCESSories hub in The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery.
The Hub has a range of sensory aids, accessible equipment and information in alternative formats so more visitors can find knowledge, get creative and feel comfortable as they explore our collections
We’ve also added a new audio trail to our public art collection, meaning users get audio descriptions and insight into these brilliant sculptures directly through their headphones. The new public art trail map is optimised for screen readers and each installation has braille text on its label too.
For more information on accessibility in the Libraries, visit our accessibility webpages.
