Students with Disabilities Services
- Services and facilities
- Access to library buildings
- Remote access to library resources
- Ask a Librarian service
- Disability services at Southbank Institute of Technology
- Services for students with disabilities at the e-Learn centre
Services and facilities
Southbank Institute of Technology libraries are committed to providing equal access for all students. If you require assistance using the resources or facilities available please contact the library. The Library aims to provide services and facilities enabling independent use and ease of access as far as possible, while providing specialist equipment and individual assistance where needed to enhance students use of the library and information resources.
The following software programs are available at the Southbank campus library for students with disabilities and may be made available at the other libraries when needed:
- JAWS
- Zoomtext
- Panorama colour-contrast CCTV camera (this enhances text for visually impaired students)
- Priority disability access student computer.
Access to library buildings
Southbank, Cotah and Morningside libraries all have lift access. Kangaroo Point has a disability car park (you need a disability sticker) between B and C blocks adjacent to the library or the road behind B block can be used to access the library.
Click on the link below to access maps showing where to find the library on each campus.
Remote access to library resources
The Southbank Institute of Technology library home page will allow you remote access to the following:
- Southbank library catalogue
- Internet sites
- Databases
- Electronic journals
- Southbank Assignment writing and Information Literacy online course (SAIL)
Note: Some areas will require you to login. Contact the library for the relevant login/password.
Ask a Librarian service
The Ask a Librarian service allows you to phone, email, SMS or chat with a librarian.
Disability services at Southbank Institute of Technology
To access services available at the Southbank Institute of Technology for students with disabilities click here.
Services for students with disabilities at the e-Learn centre
The primary resource for students with disabilities is the Southbank campus e-Learn centre which offers a comprehensive range of support services including a dedicated disabilities tutor.
Last updated 10 September, 2007