Disability History Month takes place this year from 14 November to 20 December. Library Services are highlighting services and resources focused on this year’s theme: Disability, Livelihood, and Employment. This includes topics such as equity, representation, and removing barriers. Books and audio-visual resources Explore print books, e-books, and articles in our online collections. Use CityLibrary…Continue Reading Disability History Month 2024
HiVis fortnight at CityLibrary
From 1 June – 14 June, we are celebrating HighVis 2024! This initiative from Share the Vision helps libraries highlight services and support for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. In this post, we will highlight how CityLibrary can support individuals to access and connect to services and formats that suit them best. Accessible…Continue Reading HiVis fortnight at CityLibrary
5 summer study hacks
Looking to boost your research, save time and improve your academic performance? Why not try one of these CityLibrary hacks:…Continue Reading 5 summer study hacks
Digital tools to enhance your studies
The start of the academic year is the perfect time to try out new ways of working. In this post, we will cover three accessibility tools available at City, and how they can help anyone that thinks and learns in a different way. Simply log into AppsAnywhere and search for ‘Read&Write’ and ‘MindGenius’ or open…Continue Reading Digital tools to enhance your studies
Reading for pleasure and making reading pleasurable
As the autumn months approach, is there anything nicer than curling up with a good book? Whether you’re an avid reader, a member of a book group, an audio-book lover or like to dip into self-help and wellbeing titles, there’s something for everybody on OverDrive. The OverDrive platform provides access to a wide range of…Continue Reading Reading for pleasure and making reading pleasurable
Everybody benefits from assistive technology
Two simple tools available to all students at City can help with reading, writing and organisation. Reading and Writing Read&Write is a literacy toolbar available via AppsAnywhere on campus. Containing a whole suite of handy tools to use while you are studying, highlights include: Word prediction: for writing. Text-to-speech: reads aloud on-screen text, helping to…Continue Reading Everybody benefits from assistive technology
Neurodiversity celebration week
It’s neurodiversity week from 21st – 25th March, and we’re celebrating different minds. Neurodivergent people who think and learn in diverse ways , are a big strength and asset to schools, universities, and places of work….Continue Reading Neurodiversity celebration week
Disability History Month
Disability History Month (which runs from 18 November – 18 December this year) aims to shed light on and advocate for the rights of people living with disabilities and to celebrate disabled people’s lives now and in the past. You can read more about it on the Disability History Month’s website, where you can also…Continue Reading Disability History Month
Connecting students to content with Reading Lists Online
Reading lists Reading Lists Online offers students quick and easy access to books, e-books, journal articles and websites recommended for the modules they have registered for. Lists are often divided into sections/topics to guide students, with notes added to highlight importance or relevance. If an item on a list has a button labelled ‘Read Online’…Continue Reading Connecting students to content with Reading Lists Online
5 accessibility tips, tools and resources to boost your home study
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Library Services are dedicated to working towards making our physical and digital spaces inclusive. Here we share 5 tips, tools and resources for accessible remote learning for everyone….Continue Reading 5 accessibility tips, tools and resources to boost your home study