Services for Students with Special Needs

Entrance and Exit
	All disabled library users may gain immediate admittance to the Library without waiting in the queue outside the Library. A separate exit is available for wheelchair users.
Service Priority
	Disabled users will be given priority at all service points. Library staff are always happy to assist in completing any necessary library procedures.
Special Trolleys
	Trolleys for carrying books for those who are on elbow crutches are available on each floor of the Library.
Designated Seats
	Seats designated for the use of the physically disabled are available on all floors.
Express Terminals
	An express terminal for priority use of wheelchair users is available on Podium Floor.
Room for Students with Special Needs
	A Room for Students with Special Needs is located on the Ground Floor (Room L013). It is equipped with various hardware and software: special personal computers; powerbraille, scanners; magnifying devices; and speech synthesizer software for the visually disabled Please register at the service counter of SAO (ST314) for using the room and facilities there. After registration, students could gain access to the room by simply presenting their student id card to the smart card reader. Advance booking for using the room/ facilities could be made via the online booking system or calling SAO counter staff at 2766 6800.
Research Carrels
	Two research carrels for private study are available in the Research Enhancement Centre on 3rd Floor for students with special needs who have registered with Student Affairs Office (both UG & PG, PolyU / PolyU-SPEED awards only). Eligible users can reserve the carrels one day in advance and check in the carrels by swiping their smart cards on the door of the reserved carrels. Advance booking for using the carrels could be made via iBooking (Library Facilities Booking System).