Welcome to the library guide for disabled library users, where you will find an overview of the additional support available. The Library Service welcomes students, staff and visitors with disabilities, long-term conditions, and specific learning differences (SpLDs), and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all our users. Use the tabs across the page to be taken to further information; you can also listen to the text if using the Edge browser, by right-clicking anywhere on the page and selecting "Read aloud".
We're here to help!
You can book an appointment with the Wellbeing Service: for more information about the kind of support offered, and how to book, please visit the Wellbeing Service appointments webpage.
Find more information on the full range of support for disabled students at the University, from the Disability Service.
Explore the HudStudy module on Brightspace for software to help you study.
HelpDesk Please speak to a member of staff at the Helpdesk on Level 4 if you have any questions about Computing & Library Services. If you need help finding books, or getting them from the shelves, staff will be happy to help.
IT support For advice and support with IT, you can contact us in various ways:
•Tel: 01484 473737
•Email: it.support@hud.ac.uk
There is lots more useful information on our webpages or via HudHelp, our self-service portal.
Get started using the library with our module on Brightspace, 'Using the Library and IT Services'.
One-to-one support For help with referencing, using databases, finding information for assignments, or other advice on using the library resources, you can book an individual appointment with your Subject Librarian, either by emailing library@hud.ac.uk, by using HudHelp, or via the relevant subject guide pages.
Students with a disability, long term condition or Specific Learning Difference may register with the University Disability Service and work with them to create a Personal Learning Support Plan (PLSP). This is a document which sets out the support recommended for you during your time at the University of Huddersfield, including extra help using the library.
We will contact you once we receive your PLSP from Disability Services.
Based on the recommendations in your PLSP, the additional support in the library may include:
If you are unable to come to the library in person, we can send books and journal articles to your home or work address (there is a charge for this service).
For further details, please see the Door to Door webpage.
Both lifts in the library are fitted with mirrors, raised numbers on the buttons, and voice announcement of floor/direction of travel.
• The main library lift gives access to Floors 2 to 5.
• Access to Floor 6, and to Floor 1 for the exit to Wakefield Road car park, is via the Accessibility Lift. Access to Floor 6 requires your campus card to be enabled: please see the Library Disability Support Advisor for more details.
