Library services for disabled users
Services to support disabled students are available at all UWE Bristol campus libraries.
Quick links
The library offers a wide range of help and support including:
- help with free and loanable assistive technology
- library resources in alternative formats
- assistance using library spaces and resources.
Using the Library
Assistance using library spaces and resources can include:
- Library tours and help finding suitable study spaces
- help with searching, accessing, and borrowing physical and online resources
- help with printing and photocopying
- one-to-one sessions with library staff
- arrangements for support workers to borrow books or collect holds on your behalf.
Library accessibility guide
View our guide to accessibility at each of our campus libraries.
Assistive technology and alternative formats
Useful resources
- Assistive technology workbook - lists many great apps and programs that can help with your studies.
- How to use e-books - includes advice on how to make e-books more accessible.
- Study skills webpages - provides online advice and tutorials, and helps you access face-to-face support.
Contact us
Please contact us if you think we might be able to help you.One-to-one appointments
You can also book a one-to-one appointment to discuss library accessibility and disability support via InfoHub Appointments. Appointments can be take place via telephone or video call and usually last around 35-40 minutes.
In these appointments we can talk to you about:
- specialist library accessibility support
- help with free or loanable assistive technology
- library resources in alternative formats.