Support for reading and writing

Turn to the library if you need your course literature adapted or computer software that supports your reading and writing.

Information due to the coronavirus

The library is open with regular opening hours and it is possible to request books. There are still some changes due to COVID-19. Read more:

Information about the library during COVID-19

Here's what we can help you with

Listen to your course literature

If you have a reading difficulty you can have your course literature adapted as talking books or in other formats. Borrow your talking books via Legimus and listen to them through your smartphone or computer.

Read more about who can borrow talking books on Legimus.se.

To be able to order recording of books and borrow course literature via Legimus you must contact the library to be registered as a user.

Order recording or adaptation of course literature

Software to support reading and writing

Students at the university have access to software and other IT tools that may make their studies easier. All students can download the software for free.

Software in the resource rooms at the University Library

Claro Read Plus - speech synthesis
Claro Bookreader - speech synthesis for pdf
Stava rex - spell check with suggestions for correct spelling
Spell Right 2 - spell check in English
Gustavas ordböcker - Swedish and English dictionaries
Saida - predicts and suggests words when writing
Omnipage - scanning program
Zoom Text - magnifying software with speech
Easy Reader - to read talking books on computer
Easy Converter - software for producing talking books

Software to install on your personal computer

Claro Read Plus (PC) - speech synthesis
Claro Bookreader (PC) speech synthesis for pdf
Word Read Plus (Mac) - speech synthesis
Stava rex - spell check with suggestions for correct spelling
Spell Right 2 - spell check in English
Gustavas ordböcker - English and Swedish dictionaries
Saida (PC) - predicts and suggests words when writing

Software for students

Resource rooms with adaptations

At the University Library there are three resource rooms that you can book if you need support for reading and writing. There you can use computers with custom software for advanced spelling, magnification and speech synthesis among other things. A scanner is also available in each room.

At the Medical Library you can borrow a laptop with the same software installed.

Book a resource room