Further information on the magnifiers available to borrow from Information Services

Magnifiers are available for one day loan for use in the library only.

Domed Bright Magnifier

Dome Magnifier
Dome Magnifier
  • Solid acrylic dome
  • Durable and scratch resistant
  • Directs all available light onto the object
  • View without an additional light source
  • Provides distortion-free magnification by placing the magnifier on the reading material
  • Glides smoothly over any surface for ease of use
  • Useful for those who may not be able to hold a hand-held magnifying glass
  • Dome magnifiers have been found to help some people with dyslexia and other reading difficulties

Bar Magnifier

Bar Magnifier
Bar Magnifier
  • Long bar X2 magnification
  • Provide shadow-free viewing for reading over long periods of time
  • Ideal for reading rows of text and other detailed work
  • Durable, scratch resistant acrylic lens

Hand Held Magnifier

Hand Held Magnifier
Hand Held Magnifier
  • X2 magnification and x4 magnification available

Table Magnifier/Sheet Magnifier

Table/Sheet Magnifier
Table/Sheet-Magnifier
  • Useful for those who may not be able to hold a hand-held magnifying glass
Contact for this page:
Information Services, Aberystwyth University, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ
Tel: 01970 62 2400 Email: is@aber.ac.uk