Library & Information Skills (Natural Sciences):6. Disability Support

Vashti Zarach, Academic Support Librarian. CC BY-NC 3.0.

1. Library site access & point of contact2. Book Collection Service3. Assistive technology rooms4. One to one support5. Alternative formats6. E-resources accessibility7. List of Academic Support Librarians8. General contact details

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Deiniol Library, (Sciences, Health, Psychology)

Deiniol Road, BangorTel: 01248 382984.

First point of contact: Marc Duggan (m.duggan@bangor.ac.uk) Physical access: Main entrance accessible from street. Side entrance accessible via ramp from car park. Rear entrance accessed via ramp, but there are currently access issues with the pavement approach to the rear entrance (reported to the Physical Access Working Group). Disabled toilet: Directly opposite the front entrance, down steps. Can be accessed via lift to the left of the steps.

1. Library sites: access & contacts

If a need for the for the Book Collection Service is listed on your PLSP (Personal Learning Support Plan), you may ask staff to collect books from the shelves and bring them to a library customer services desk.

You will need to email the library - library@bangor.ac.uk - with book details, and they will be ready the following day.

2. Book Collection Service

You may use this room if the need is identified on your PLSP.

Location: From Deiniol Library main entrance, the Assistive Technology Room is past the long desk on the left, turn left, and it is the first room on the left.

Deiniol Library Assistive Technology Room equipment:•Computers with various monitors including a large 20 inch screen.•Height adjustable desk•Adjustable seating•Magnilink •Scanner•Laser printer

3. Deiniol Assistive Technology Room

The library has a team of Academic Support Librarians, one for each of the 5 Colleges. You can contact the librarian for your College and arrange a one to one session for help with topics such as:• searching for research• using the library catalogue• finding journal articles• accessing e-books• finding grey literature: dissertations, reports, etc• using social media for research• general search skills and tips• using online reference managers• copyright issues

4. One to One Assistance

If you need any of your resources in alternative formats, e.g. printed books in digital format, please arrange to see your Academic Support Librarian. They will discuss your needs, and consult your tutors to identify core reading for your modules.

Please be aware that some requests can be harder to obtain (e..g old books from publishers which no longer exist), and some may take several weeks to arrive, so an early start is essential.

5. Alternative Formats

When using e-books, e-journals and other online resources, please contact your Academic Support Librarian if there are any accessibility issues, from screenreader incompatibility to usability problems.

6. E-resources accessibility

Please contact for one to one help. Mentors also welcome.

Arts & Humanities: Jenny: j.greene@bangor.ac.uk.

Business, Law, Education & Social Sciences: Mairwen: mairwen.owen@bangor.ac.uk .

Health & Behavioural Sciences: Yasmin: y.noorani@bangor.ac.uk.

Natural Sciences: To be replaced. Contact Marc on m.duggan@bangor.ac.uk or Beth b.hall@bangor.ac.uk. Physical & Applied Sciences: Beth: b.hall@bangor.ac.uk.

7. List of Academic Support Librarians

Library Contact Details:Tel: 01248 382981.Email: library@bangor.ac.uk. Or use live chat via library website or catalogue, Mon-Fri, 9-4.

Library Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bangorunilib/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BangorUniLib. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bangorunilib/.

All photos by V. Zarach.

8. Contact Details