Information for users with disabilities
Library contacts
If you need help getting the most of our collections and facilities, get in touch with a staff member from your site Library:
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Library |
Name |
Telephone |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Brunswick Library |
Marcello Di Camillo |
9925 9189 | |
|
Bundoora Library |
Nadia Lettieri |
9925 7433 | |
|
Carlton Library |
Michael Tupper |
9925 4002 | |
|
Swanston Library |
Fawnia Mountford Karen Hoggard |
9925 0939 9925 5992 | |
|
Co-ordinator |
Annette Sullivan |
9925 4559 |
Studying from home?
If you are studying from home, we will answer your questions online (via a form or chat), and arrange a delivery of study material to your desktop or via the post:
Studying in the Library?
We can help you
- Check the catalogue for holdings and call numbers
- Retrieve items from shelves
- Book a computer or a private study room
- And give you an introduction to the Library (by appointment)
If you need help searching for information, contact the Liaison Librarian for your school.
Check the opening hours and locations before making a trip.
Assistive technology
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Software or equipment |
Location |
Further information |
|---|---|---|
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ZoomText is a screen magnification software for students with low vision. Read & Write Gold is a literacy assistance software that reads most file types. Dragon Naturally Speaking is a voice recognition software for writing. JAWS is a screen reading software for students who are blind and vision impaired. For more information about these programs, visit Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) assistive technology page. |
All PCs on campus, but you will need to register with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU)to access this software. |
Reserve computers using Book It. If you have problems, please contact the Library staff. If you would like to use Dragon Naturally Speaking in a room on your own:
Book these rooms using Book It. See Library computers and study rooms for more information on software and hardware. |
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Dolphin Easy Reader for reading daisy format Dolphin Easy Converter for converting to alternative formats Inspiration for graphical idea representation and essay structuring Omni Page Professional for OCR-ing and scanning |
Assistive Technology PCs with scanners available at all RMIT site libraries (except Swanston and Bundoora East). |
No booking required |
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Closed circuit television enlarges text |
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No booking required |
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Closed caption video decoder displays normally hidden coded text on VHS videos. The coded text will appear on screen as subtitles |
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No booking required |
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Height-adjustable desk |
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No booking required |
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TTY telephone typewriters |
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No booking required |
Building access
|
Library |
Parking |
Building access |
Accessible toilets |
Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brunswick Library |
Car spaces, are available at the west entrance of Building 514. Additional car spaces are available in the main car park in the rear of the campus. |
Ramp access and automatic doors are available at the west entrance of Building 514. A lift is available to the second floor of Building 514. |
Toilets are on the ground level of building 514, near the lift and student Hub. | |
|
Bundoora East |
Yes |
Yes, with assistance |
A toilet is located on level 2, Building 251, at the base of the ramp |
Not available |
|
Bundoora West |
Accessible car parking is available in the car park next to the Bundoora Library. |
Entrance doors are self-opening and there is lift access to the upper and lower levels. |
A toilet is located on level 2, near the Copy Card coin machine | |
|
Carlton Library |
There is a designated car-parking bay available outside the Carlton Library building. See also information on free parking permit from the City of Melbourne. |
The Library on level 3 is accessible via lifts. |
Toilets on level 3 are located next to the lifts and near the Student Lounge. | |
|
Swanston Library |
Car parking spaces are available in Franklin Street near Bowen St entry. See also information on free parking permit from the City of Melbourne. |
Lifts are available inside Building 8, near the main entrance from Swanston Street. Direct access to lifts may be difficult from Bowen Street entrance. Within the Library, nearly all-public areas are accessible. Level 6 is accessible via an internal lift within the Library. Ask at the service desk for directions. |
Toilets are located just outside Swanston Library main doors. |