Accessible library services
Library equipment and services
Some of the services available can only be arranged via the Disability Service, who will provide you with a Student Support Plan. A copy of the Student Support Plan is sent to The Library, and we will ensure that any recommendations are put in place as soon as possible. If you have any queries about your Student Support Plan, please contact a Disability Advisor.
Accessible gates
Access through the accessible gates at Adelphi Library, Allerton (Frederick Road) Library or Clifford Whitworth Library can be arranged automatically via your Student Support Plan. There are no access control gates within the library at Media City.
Book Collection
The Library can arrange for books to be collected from the shelves on request. We request 24 hours notice to retrieve items. Items may be retrieved at shorter notice if staff are available to assist. The items are retrieved for you, and can be collected at any library Enquiry Desk by yourself or a nominated person.
To request retrieval of items in stock or add a nominated person to your library account, please contact the Library Enquiry Desk via telephone 0161 295 5535, or email library@salford.ac.uk
You are entitled to this service if recommended as part of your Student Support Plan via the Disability Service.
Extended loans
The Disability Service will inform us if your Support Plan recommends extended loan periods and we will automatically amend your borrowing rights. Overnight loans will then be issued to you for two nights, Key24 (twenty-four hour) loans for 48 hours, one week loans for two weeks and if you collect and item against which a reservation queue exists it can be retained for two weeks instead of the usual one week.
If you have not had an assessment but feel that you need extended loans because of your disability please contact the Disability Service.
Adjustable desks
Height-adjustable desks are available in many PC suites and training rooms.
Photocopying
Accessible photocopiers/printers are currently available on the 1st floor at Clifford Whitworth Library, in the journals area at Adelphi Library, and on Level 2 in Allerton (Frederick Road) Library. An accessible photocopier/printer will be made available at Media City Library shortly.
All photocopiers have an enlargement facility. If you require assistance using any equipment please speak to a Library Rover, or a member of Enquiry Desk staff.
Staff help
Roving staff are available Monday – Friday from 9-5pm to assist with queries on the library floors, including assistance with finding library books and using computing equipment.
The Enquiry Desk staff are can assist with any library related query. Library opening hours and Enquiry Desk hours vary across our sites so check the website for the latest information: Library and Enquiry Desk opening hours.
For study-related enquiries Academic Support Librarians are the link person for your subject area. They provide information literacy training sessions as part of taught programmes to help you use the resources we provide. You may also contact them directly if you need help in finding information for assignments or research.
Typetalk
For those who use a text phone, ITS Service Desk is registered with Typetalk. Staff are available to help with queries during core hours, and a voicemail service can be used when staff are not available.
User guides
Printed guides can be made available in other formats or on coloured paper - please ask at an Enquiry Desk. You can also find our User Guides online.