Resource Rooms
The computers at campus are equipped with special programs designed to facilitate studies for students with reading and writing difficulties. There are also resource rooms available at libraries in Alnarp, Ultuna and Umeå. In Skara, the resource room is located adjacent to the Hernquist Library. The resource rooms are in addition to the campus computers equipped with the programs EasyConverter, ViTal and ScreenRuler.
The following facilities will now be offered:
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EasyConverter
Scan printed text or Ms Word, PDF or html to DAISY, MP3, Braille and large print.
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EasyProducer
Convert Ms Word documents into digital talking books.
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EasyReader
Can be used for playing digital talking books in the DAISY format.
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Gustavas Ordböcker
Dictionary in Swedish and English with spelling suggestions.
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Saida
Suggests spelling while you type.
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Screen Ruler
Reading ruler wich facilitates staying on the text line while reading.
- Spell Right
Spelling program for English texts.
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Stava Rex
Spelling program for Swedish texts.
- ViTal
Reading and writing support programs with built-in speech synthesis.
Booking Resource Rooms
- Alnarp Library
The resource room Primula at the Alnarp library may be booked using the booking calendar on the bulletin board for group rooms. No booking is required for the resource computer in the computer lab Ladan.
- Ultuna and Umeå libraries
The resource rooms at the Ultuna and Umeå libraries may be booked by using the group room booking file.