Accessibility
Library Services is committed to ensuring that library users are not disabled by our services, resources or the library environment.Getting started
Some of the services and adjustments mentioned in this guide are available following a meeting with the Student Health and Wellbeing Team at City St George's. They will send us your Student Support Plan with an initial assessment of what you need. We will then be able to put arrangements in place for you.
Access to buildings
- Step free access is available via the lift in the Pavilion ground floor to Library Level 2.
- Within the library, lift access is available to all floors.
- There is an accessible entry gate next to the Library Help Desk.
- There are automated doors to the Library Assistive Technology Centre on Level 2.
Accessible toilets
- Level 2 lobby (men),
- Level 3 lobby (women).
Guides and virtual tours
- For more guidance on step free routes download the CityNav app
- Detailed information about access is available on the AccessAble guide for University Building, Northampton Square Library.
- A virtual tour of Northampton Square Library.
Step free access from the ground floor is available via the lift.
Accessible toilets
Library first floor.
Guides and virtual tours
- For more guidance on step free routes download the CityNav app
- Detailed information about access is available on the AccessAble guide for Bayes Business School, the Business Library.
- A virtual tour of the Business Library.
- Step free access from the ground floor is available via the lift.
- There are automated doors to the Library Assistive Technology Room and the Computer Lab.
Accessible toilets
- Ground floor
- First floor.
Guides and virtual tours
- For more guidance on step free routes download the CityNav app
- Detailed information about access is available on the AccessAble guide for City Law School, the Law School Library.
- A virtual tour of the Law School Library.
Furniture
Adjustable desks
- Height adjustable desks are available in the Assistive Technology Centre, Level 2. Three of these are standing height (located in the drop-in area).
- A height adjustable desk is available in the entrance area on Level 5.
- A height adjustable desk is available in the Level 6 PC lab.
If you need help adjusting a desk, please ask a member of staff at the Help Desk.
Chairs
- Ergonomic chairs (available with mid back or head and neck support, with and without armrests) are available in the Assistive Technology Centre on Library Level 2.
Adjustable desks
- There are four height adjustable desks (which can be extended to standing height) in the Journal Study Area.
- There is one height adjustable desk in the Silent Study Zone.
These desks are manually operated using a handle. Please ask library staff if you require assistance adjusting the desks.
- There is one electrical height adjustable desk (to standing height) in Room 1002.
- There is one manually operated height adjustable desk in Room 1002.
Adjustable desks
14 height adjustable (to standing height) desks are available in the following locations:
- The main Library space, 10 desks in total, on both sides of the study area.
- The PC Lab, 3 desks on the corner of the first 3 rows.
- The Assistive Technology Room.
If you need help adjusting a desk, please ask a member of Library staff at the Help Desk.
Induction loops
- A portable induction loop is available at the Library Help Desk at Northampton Square Library. Please ask a member of staff if you would like to use it.
- A fixed induction loop is in operation at all times at the Law School Library Help Desk. Please speak to a member of staff if the you would like the system volume to be adjusted.
- A portable listening device, Roger On and Roger On Neck loop is available at the Reception Desk in University Building Ground Floor.
Your Accessibility Librarian
Library workshops
Our free workshops are designed to enhance and support your study and research.