Accessible Services in the SSL

The Bodleian Social Science Library is committed to ensuring access to its full range of services and facilities. To this end, we aim to develop an inclusive learning environment and proactively support all our users, especially those with disabilities.

Here are just a few of the adjustments we have made to our library space, and services available to you:

Week 5 (Hearing)

 

We have a Hearing Loop installed at the Issue Desk. Look for this logo next to the PC it is installed nearest to.

 

Week 5 (Desk)

 

We have two height adjustable desks available for you to use. The desks are located in the open plan seating area on the east side of the library.Week 5 (Lamp)

 

We have a range of equipment available for you to use in the library. This includes:

  • Lamps
  • Headphones
  • Magnifiers
  • Coloured Acetate Sheets
  • Book Rests

All are available to borrow from our issue desk

Week 5 (Water fountain)

 

There is a water dispenser available for you to use. This is located in the room behind the reception desk in the entrance to the building. Bottled water may be brought into the library.

 

 

 

If you have a disability and want to find out further adjustments we can make for your condition, please talk to a member of library staff. Alternatively contact the SSL’s Disability Liaison Craig Finlay (Tel: 01865 271071)

Further information can also be found on our ‘Services for Readers with Disabilities’ webpage.

Other useful contacts are:

University Disability Advisory Service 
disability@admin.ox.ac.uk
01865 280459

 

Bodleian Libraries Disability Librarian: 
Teresa Pedroso 

 

Need support with using the Bodleian Libraries? Come and meet the Disability Librarian

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Do you have dyslexia, a visual impairment, or a medical condition? Do you need support with using the Bodleian Libraries?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above then learn more about how the library can support you by talking to the Bodleian Libraries Disability Librarian, Teresa Pedroso (teresa.pedroso@bodleian.ox.ac.uk Tel: 01865 283861) who will be available at the SSL in our Large Discussion Room on Monday 1st December from 2pm – 5pm.