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Library and accessibility

We aim to provide relevant services and support to ensure students and staff with any alternative access needs have equitable access to Library resources.

 

Assistive software

Read&Write software and Microsoft Office 365 accessibility features can assist students with reading and writing.

Read&Write

Read&Write is a toolbar that assists with reading, writing, research and revision. 

Download and install Read&Write

Sign in using your Torrens University email address (choose Microsoft sign in).

Note: For eBook platforms, such as ProQuest eBook Central, you may need to turn "Text Only" mode on for better compatibility with Read&Write.

Microsoft Office 365 accessibility tools

The Microsoft software that you have access to through your enrolment with Torrens also features some accessibility tools. The links below contain guides on these accessibility tools:

Accessible formats in the library collection

Many databases have built-in accessibility features.

Some eBooks and full text articles are available in HTML or EPUB format, which allow the user to enlarge and reflow the text. Text to audio options may also be available.

The links below provide further information about accessibility options for some of the major eBook and library database platforms:

eBook Accessibility Guides

Database Accessibility Guides

 

Further Accessibility Support

 

Visit the HUB Accessibility Support page.  

Contact the Accessibility Advisor, email accessibilityservices@torrens.edu.au.