Equipment & Technology
Equipment, technology, standard and specialist software can be important assets whilst studying. There are various ways students can access this support, all of which is free.
- Audio and e-books
- In-built accessibility features
- Note-taking software
- Technology via DSA
- Loan Equipment
Audio and e-books
The University library hosts various pieces of free software which can convert traditional digital text into alternative formats, including audiobooks (MP3 and DAISY), e-books (including EPUB, EPUB3 and MOBI) and digital Braille. They can also provide access to a collection of digital texts which are not available digitally on any other platform. Click here to view how you can use these free services on the Library’s webpages.
For leisure reading, the University Library has curated a collection on Libby which includes e-magazines such as BBC Good Food, e-books and audio books. Libby is free to use for all students; click here to view how you can download the app and start your leisure reading.
External resources
Last Updated: 9th April 2025