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Library Online: Accessibility

Accessibility statement for Library Online

This accessibility statement applies to the Library website, known as Library Online, which includes all pages with a web address starting https://libguides.shu.ac.uk

This website is run by Sheffield Hallam University. We want as many people as possible to be able to use it. That means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader, including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver.

Also, we have tried to make the text as easy as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Accessibility limitations

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible.

  • It is not possible to modify the line height or spacing of text.
  • Some older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software, but we are replacing these as soon as possible.
  • Some of our online forms are difficult to navigate using just a keyboard. We are replacing these with newer, more accessible forms.
  • You cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or Braille, please:

  • email hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk
  • phone 0114 225 2222
  • contact us by post at Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB.

We will consider your request and get back to you within 5 days.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any issues not listed on this page or think we are failing to meet accessibility requirements, please contact us with details of the problem.

What to do if you are unhappy with our response to a complaint

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the 'accessibility regulations'). If you complain about something to do with accessibility and you are unhappy with our response, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service.

Technical information

Sheffield Hallam University is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. This includes the Library Online pages.

Compliance status

This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 1 September 2019. It was last reviewed on 28 June 2022.


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Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus, Howard Street
Sheffield S1 1WB