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What assistive software is available?

The University provides a range of assistive software. Some programs are delivered via the University network, while others are installed on specific PCs only. The latter are offered in a variety of environments to suit your particular learning or study style. Below is a list of licensed assistive software available to registered members of the University:

Please see Accessing CiCS Services for details of other, free assistive software which is available via the University network.

Can I book to use the software?

Booking is not essential. However, if you would like to ensure that you will be able to access an assistive software program at a specific time:

Some PCs in the Information Commons can be booked. Students can do this via the myPC Bookings link under myQuickLinks on the Home tab in MUSE. Members of staff can access the booking system from https://mypc.shef.ac.uk/MyPC.

Information Commons: via the PC booking system as above.

Library sites: either in person or via the Library HelpDesk (telephone (0114) 222 7200; email library@sheffield.ac.uk ).

Can I borrow headphones?

If you are using screen reading software, please remember to always use headphones to avoid disturbing other Library customers. If you do not have your own with you, please ask a member of Information Commons or Library staff to borrow a pair. If you have a Library Support Worker with you, we can lend you two pairs of headphones and a headphone jack splitter so that you can listen together.

You will be asked to leave your UCard as a deposit (apart from at Western Bank Library where the headphones will be issued to your Library account).

Further information and comments

If you would like further information or wish to comment on any aspect of the service, please contact the Library´s Additional Support Service by: