Library Staff Contacts:
Newton Park: John Sturm
Telephone: 01225 875727
Email: j.sturm@bathspa.ac.uk
Sion Hill:
Helen Rayner
Telephone: 01225 875648
Email: h.rayner@bathspa.ac.uk
Corsham Court:
Rebecca Atkins
Telephone: 01225 876178
Email: r.atkins@bathspa.ac.uk
2014/2015
Newton Park Library
Sion Hill Library
Corsham Court Library
(By kind permission of the Corsham Estate)
Physical access
Wherever possible, we aim to meet the individual
library needs of users with disabilities, including
Newton Park library.
There is a lift to the first floor of the New Wing (where you will find
Silent study, Quiet study areas and Schools’ Resources) and also
a lift to the first floor Open Access IT rooms. Please ask at the
library reception desk for a lift key.
one-to-one help to ensure you make full use
There is a stair lift providing access to the Multimedia room and
Music resources, situated in the Old Wing. There is also a stair lift
down to the vending machines in the refreshment area.
of library services.
Sion Hill library is housed on the ground floor.
Please contact one of the library staff listed on the
Corsham Court library. Please contact Rebecca Atkins to
discuss your requirements.
dyslexia. We can arrange a personal tour or
back page of this leaflet.
Enabling technology available:
Any suggestions for improving library services to
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A PC workstation with large monitor, scanner, CCTV
magnification reader, SuperNova and Zoom Text. Newton
Park, LY.124.
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An adjustable computer table. Newton Park, LY.114.
Support at Bath Spa University, contact:
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Ergonomic chair. Newton Park, LY.114 and LY.124.
studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk
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PC with library catalogue available on a low table.
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Video magnifier, Newton Park ground floor. This reading aid
is not computer-based. Text can be magnified and read from
a screen.
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Hearing loops provided at key service points.
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A book rest is available for you to use in the library.
disabled users will be most welcome.
For general information and advice on Disability
Borrowing books
Shelves too high/low/ numbering system confusing?
If you are unable to come to the library we will allow a friend or your
support worker to use your library card as long as you provide us
with written authorisation such as an email or letter.
Library staff are happy to reach books and journals for you, just ask
any member of the library team.
If you require regular assistance, we can put you in touch with a
dedicated member of library staff you can contact when you need
help.
Printed library guides
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If you would like a library guide printed in a larger font please
ask a member of staff.
We can provide a library guide on coloured paper on request.
Student Support Services can arrange for a leaflet to be
transcribed into audio format.
Printable versions of subject resource guides are
downloadable from the library web pages.
Toilets
There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor of Newton Park and
Sion Hill library.
Fire and emergency
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In the event of a fire, a continuous alarm will ring. Do not use
the lifts when you hear the alarm.
Extended loan periods
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Extended loan periods are automatically allocated to you if you
declare your disability to the university. If you prefer to opt out of
this service, please contact the library.
Newton Park library has designated refuge areas on the
staircase landings in the IT suite and the New Wing. There is
an evacuation chair on each landing.
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If you have difficulty using stairs, make your way to one of the
designated refuge points where you will be protected by fire
doors until Fire or Security Officers reach you.
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If you would have difficulty leaving a building unaided, or
hearing the alarm, please contact Disability Support
studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk who will arrange for you to
have your own Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
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Sion Hill library has a level exit.
What are the extended loan periods?
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3-day loans (CDs/DVDs and videos) are issued for one week.
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One week loans are issued for two weeks.
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3-week loans—no extension.
For general information and advice on Disability Support at Bath
Spa University, contact studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk