Information for users with disabilities
We have staff, services and facilities to help you use the Library and find information.
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:
Brunswick Library
Marcello Di Camillo, email: marcello.dicamillo@rmit.edu.au
Bundoora Library
Ian Kolk, email: ian.kolk@rmit.edu.au
Carlton Library
Michael Tupper, email: michael.tupper@rmit.edu.au
Swanston Library
Patricia Murray, email: patricia.murray@rmit.edu.au
Karen Hoggard, email: karen.hoggard@rmit.edu.au
For all other matters, please contact:
Library Disability Services coordinator
Annette Sullivan
ph: 9925 4559
email: annette.sullivan@rmit.edu.au
Using online resources
Accessibility of online databases, e-journals and e-books vary. Here are accessibility instructions and tips from some of the major database vendors:
- EBSCO’s accessibility information
- Emerald Insight’s accessibility statement
- IEEE’s accessibility statement
- JSTOR’s accessibility statement
- KANOPY’s streaming video accessibility statement
- Oxford English Dictionary accessibility (Oxford University Press)
- Encyclopedia of Social Work screen reader instructions (Oxford University Press)
- ProQuest accessibility and navigation tips
Library staff can help you find online resources. We can also convert publications, such as inaccessible PDFs, or printed copies, into accessible versions for you. Talk to your lecturer or your contact at the Equitable Learning Services as soon as possible to arrange this.
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 Equitable Learning Services assistive technology page. |
All PCs on campus, but you will need to register with the Equitable Learning Services 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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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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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
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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. | |
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Bundoora East |
Yes |
Yes, with assistance |
A toilet is located on level 2, Building 251, at the base of the ramp |
Not available |
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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 | |
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Carlton Library |
There is a designated car-parking bay available outside the Carlton Library building. For more information on parking and permits go to City of Melbourne Parking for People with Disabilities. |
The Library on level 3 is accessible via lifts. |
Toilets on level 3 are located next to the lifts and near the Student Lounge. | |
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Swanston Library |
Car parking spaces are available on LaTrobe Street, near the Bowen Street entrance. For more information on parking and permits go to City of Melbourne Parking for People with Disabilities. |
Lifts are available inside Building 12. |
Toilets are located near the entrance to Swanston Library. |