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"We aim to deliver all of our services in an accessible way. If you need help or support, get in touch."

Brynmor Jones Library

If you have a disability or health condition that affects your studies, please contact the Student Support Teams. They offer a wide range of support, and can ensure you get can help you with a wide range of issues including:

  • Disability inclusion
  • Mental health support
  • Support for specific learning differences

    For more information, see the Self-help and wellbeing homepage.

    • Skills support

    The Skills Team are here to help you develop your academic and digital practices. They run a hybrid service with on-campus and online support.

    Their extensive service includes:

    • Study skills
    • Writing
    • Referencing
    • Resource discovery
    • Analysis
    • Presentation
    • ICT skills

    They offer personal appointments, workshops, online guides and videos.

    Support in the Library

    Did you know?

    • The Library now offers a reservation service where you can request available items in the library, and collect them at your convenience from the Reading Room. Let us know if you would prefer to collect them from the Welcome Desk on the ground floor
    • You may request coloured paper to print on from the Welcome Desk on the ground floor
    • The Information Points allow you to zoom in and enlarge text
    • Read and Write assistive software is available on all Library PCs
    • MindView assistive technology software is also available on all PCS, with functionality including text-to-speech, Dragon integration, predictive text, and audio notes which help visual thinkers to create impressive written assignments and presentations.
    • Headphones and Portable DVD players are available to borrow from the Reading Room
    • When borrowing laptops from the self-service machine on the 1st floor by the water fountains, there is an option to select laptops from the lower lockers only.
    • Height-adjustable tables are available for use on every floor in the Library
    • A number of Library staff are trained Mental Health First Aiders

    How to highlight difficulties in accessing content

    Contact your tutor

    First step is to approach your module tutor. You can do this by sending them a message using your Canvas inbox. Guidance on using your inbox can be found in this Canvas guide.

    1. Click inbox
    2. Click compose message
    3. Choose your module (Canvas course) with the issue
    4. Click the contact book icon to the right of the 'to:' address field
    5. Select all teachers (or a specific teacher)
    6. Compose your message describing the difficulty you are having
    7. Click send 

    Or you can use your preferred email client.

    Please give them time to respond accordingly.

    Contact the Student Hub

    Secondly, you can raise the issue with your student hub team. Contact your hub or Student Services through the myHull portal. If you’re unsure of how to do this, please watch our contacting us video.

    Alternative Formats

    If you have a Print disability, you may need books in an accessible format, usually electronic. You may find the Library’s eBook collections useful.

    eBooks may not be suitable for everyone. SensusAccess, which converts files into accessible formats, is available to all members of the University.

    Some students will be eligible for additional support from the Student Support Teams.