The University of Bolton Library is committed to helping our users get the most out of its our services, resources and facilities. The following additional services are offered to anyone with a disability of any kind.
To find out more about the wide range of support available from the University of Bolton please visit the Services for Disabled Students web pages.
Provision of additional services for users is matched to the specific needs of each individual. If you are registered with the University as having a need for additional learning support, we can provide:
There are 2 dedicated areas within the Library which offer software and hardware specialist facilities. The Student Support room, which is bookable by students at the Library Help Desk up to 4 weeks in advance for a 2 hour period per day. The Assistive Technology room is open access.
The Facilities in these areas include:
RNIB Bookshare provides accessible textbooks and materials to support print-disabled learners. Bookshare offers a range of accessible formats that can be read electronically or adapted to suit personal reading needs. Over 458,383 titles are available with more being added all the time!
All eligible students at the University are given the opportunity to register for an RNIB Bookshare account.
RNIB Bookshare is available to students with a qualifying visual impairment, learning disability or physical disability. See the RNIB Bookshare website for more information.
If you are unsure if you would be eligible, please contact the Disability Service.
Please contact the Disability Service to make an appointment, or attend one of their regular drop-ins. Once Disability have confirmed your eligibility for RNIB Bookshare, Library staff will contact you with login details for the service. You will then be able to login and download accessible versions of textbooks whenever you want.
The Library's Enable Team can support you in using RNIB Bookshare. Please contact the Enable Team if you need any assistance. Alternatively, there are a range of "how-to" videos available on the RNIB website.