Loanable equipment is an accessibility feature available to all users.
As well as our loanable IT equipment, the following is available to borrow from the Help and Information Desk on Level 2 of Bill Bryson Library:
For information on equipment available at ISC Library, please visit their dedicated guide.
All our Libraries have hearing induction loop systems. Portable systems are available at the Help and Information Desks.
The Shincliffe Room in Bill Bryson Library also has an infra-red hearing loop system. If you are attending a Library induction or workshop in this room and want to use a head set or neck loop, please tell the person running the session in advance.
We've created a number of video guides as a visual support for some of our processes, or to show what to expect when you visit some of our buildings. You can view all our video guides on our Getting started with the Library guide.
We know Bill Bryson Library is a big building, so we've developed a few visuals to help you find your way around.
Our Library floor maps can help you to:
We've recently updated our self-guided tour of Bill Bryson Library that you can follow at any time – scan the QR codes on our posters around the building to get an overview of some of our services and different study areas.
The first point on the tour is at the entrance to the Library, located inside the main entrance doors - you'll find the poster on your left-hand side on top of the entry gates.
We've also created several photo guides to help you find our bookable spaces, available in the following areas:
You can get in touch through our live chat service or by email, and search our FAQs for answers to your questions.