How to use this resource
Personalising your view of the site:
This site is designed to be accessible to a wide range of users. Using standard browser settings you can change text size and colours. All links and search boxes are accessible to a keyboard and the search functions are designed to be accessible to a screen reader. Click for further information on accessibility options. If you are experiencing difficulties using the site please contact helpdesk@techdis.ac.uk.
Obtaining information
This resource is designed to be used in three ways.
- As a signpost to good practice with regard to accessible documents in an educational context. This includes reading documents online, converting documents, creating accessible PDFs, dealing with images, creating audio, finding free assistive technology tools etc.
- As a referencing tool, this website helps you to find key contact details for the publisher you require either through the alphabetic lists or via the search dialogue. Search for publishers
- As communication tool, this website provides a direct e - mail link to the appropriate department and supplies a pre - agreed subject line to ensure your e - mail is appropriately identified and delivered. Search for publishers
Sample email enquiry template
The wording below is a standardised email (courtesy of Paul Conway, Sheffield Hallam University) for initiating communication with a publisher. It is possible other information may be required (see 'Questions to ask') but the email below usually gets results).Please use the email link on the Publisher Lookup UK site if the publisher is listed there since this takes you to the publisher's preferred department and reinforces the importance of the site as a facility for all stakeholders.
"Hi,
I am contacting you using the details supplied on www.publisherlookup.org.uk
(OR I was unable to find your details on www.publisherlookup.org.uk and would recommend you visit the website and add your information.)
Please would it be possible for you to send me a pdf version (on disk) of the following [publisher] title:
Author (Year)
Title (edition)
ISBN no.
This file is for [name of student], who is [blind/visually impaired].
[Name of student] is in her/his [] year of study on a [name of course] course.
Being able to access a pdf version of this textbook would greatly assist [name of student] in her/his course.
Many thanks indeed
(Signed)
(Role and organisation)"