Information for users with disabilities and/or specific learning difficulties
Assistive Technology Centre (ATC)
This is housed in the Rutherford Building on the ground floor (room 004), and is run by Disability Services.
Contact Disability Services to use, for example, speech-to-text software, screen reading software, screen magnifier, or video magnifier (CCTV).
Telephone 020 7919 7757
E-mail disability@gold.ac.uk
Electronic resources
Hundreds of journals, databases and over 1000 books are currently available electronically via the Library catalogue. These can be used with assistive technology. Please ask for help with these, if required.
Emergency exit
A ramped emergency exit is available on the first floor (access from room 109).
Hearing induction loop systemsHearing induction loop systems are installed at Reception, and at the Helpdesk.
Help with finding library material
All Library staff are able to help you find the books, journals and audio-visual material that you need.
Ask for help at the enquiry desk on the ground floor of the Library from 9.15am - 8.45pm, Monday to Friday.
At weekends, please ask for the Library Supervisor.
There is also a team of staff who can give help if staff at service points are busy.
Help with study skill and, writing essays
Daily drop-in sessions for help with study skills and writing essays are available to all students, provided by staff from the Centre for English Language and Academic Writing (CELAW). At least one session is aimed specifically at dyslexic students.
Check notices in the Languages Resource Centre (RB, second floor) or the CELAW (Main Building, room 204) for dates and times.
Who to contact
Please contact Sally Houston for all queries regarding access to the building, and use of facilities and resources.
Telephone 0207 919 7156
E-mail s.houston@gold.ac.uk
Library catalogue
The Library catalogue is available on dedicated computers throughout the Library. Alternatively, you can use the IT Services open access computers where you have enlarging and screen colour changing facilities. Also available via www.gold.ac.uk/library
Lifts and toilets
There are two lifts for public use and toilets for the disabled on each floor (most need a RADAR key).
Loan of books
Extended loans:
This service is only offered by making an appointment with the College Disability Services, telephone 020 7919 7757, e-mail disability@gold.ac.uk
Three-day loans can be extended to a seven-day loan.
Seven-day loans can be extended to 14 days.
Ordinary (three-week) loans can be renewed via the OPAC or web, or by calling 0207 919 7150. We use your college e-mail to send reminders when books are coming up to their 'due back' date.
Photocopying facilities
Photocopying facilities are available in the Rutherford Building on the ground floor. Receipts are available from the Copy Centre Technician for students who reclaim for photocopies made.
Please email r.block@gold.ac.uk to ask for receipts, giving your, name, student number, username and dates required (eg autumn term)
Printed documents
Printed or alternative versions of information on Library services and collections (the same information as on the Library website) can be obtained from the Library.