Disabled access - There is a lift to the side and also at the rear of Muirhead Tower which will take you up into the main foyer area of the building.  From here you will need to use the internal Muirhead Tower lift to the Lower Ground floor (LG) to get to the Special Collections Reception Area. 

For more information about disabled access please telephone (0121 414 5839).

Lockers -  Coats and bags are not allowed in the Searchroom. They can be left in the lockers provided.

Reprographics - We offer a full reprographics service: details are provided on a separate page.

Use of digital cameras - Readers may use digital cameras to make images for their own personal use. If you wish to do this please talk to a member of staff who will advise you how to register. Details are provided on the reprographics page.

Microfilm/fiche readers and printing - Microfilms/fiches may be consulted in the Searchroom; readers may make their own copies for a charge.

Use of laptops - The study tables are supplied with power points for the use of laptops. Wireless networking is available throughout Special Collections: non-University of Birmingham users should consult the details of the UOBGUEST service.

Searchroom PC's - Readers can access our catalogues and eResources via the Internet.

Refreshments - are available in the Starbucks café in the main foyer area of the Muirhead Tower and in a variety of other locations across campus.

Toilets - are available at Special Collections, on the Lower Ground floor.