We're committed to making the RCN Library accessible to everyone. For any queries, feedback or suggestions for reasonable adjustments, please get in touch by emailing us at rcn.library@rcn.org.uk

Find books, journals and articles

Our Library Search has screen content, browser titles, and buttons which are optimised for screen readers. For the best experience searching Library Search, open your screen reader before opening your web browser and use these compatible screen readers paired with the named operating systems and browsers. 

eBooks

Most of our ebooks are supplied by ProQuest Ebook Central. You'll find them using Library Search. To change the accessibility settings within Ebook Central:

1. Open Ebook Central
2. Go to Settings and select Profile
3. Create your own profile including options to: enable accessibility mode/sse OpenDyslexic typeface

PDF documents

Some information resources are provided as PDF documents. This Adobe page explains how to use accessibility features within Adobe Acrobat Reader including changing background colour and text.

Spell checker

All web browsers (Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox) have spell check functionality. You can switch this on in your browser settings. This should enable spell check functionality on services such as our Library Webchat.

Read our accessibility guides to help you prepare before visiting our Museum or attending an event:

• visiting our Museum or attending an event
• attending our events - what to expect

All of our libraries have accessible toilets.

Assistance dogs are welcome at all of our libraries and events.