Library Services for Users with a Disability

The University of Canberra Library provides a physical and virtual environment that supports users with a disability to effectively access and manage the information they need for their learning and research.

Some services require that users be registered with UC AccessAbility. 

Parking

Access to the Library (Building 8) is from the car park adjacent to Building 5.   Map

Building Access

disability
  • Access to the Library is available through all Level B entry doors
  • Wheelchair access to each floor is available from the lift in the middle of the building
  • Wheelchair access to washrooms is available on Level A and on Level B in the Library Commons area

 

Assistance using Library resources

In addition to the assistance offered to all library users, special help is available with:

  • retrieving items from Library shelves (when possible)
  • photocopying
  • borrowing conditions for registered students
  • off campus library services available for students who are deemed eligible by the AccessAbility Office
  • Library Catalogue searching at sit-down stations on Levels B, C & D

Assistive Technology Room

The Assistive Technology Room (AST) provides equipment and software to support students who are registered with UC AccessAbility.

Location

Located on Level B in the Library Commons. Open 24 hours daily.

Access

Register with UC AccessAbility to access the room. There is a computer booking sheet on the door.

Equipment
  • ergonomic furniture, with height-adjustable desks and chairs.
  • 4 PCs, a printer, and a scanner.  Software includes: WYNN, JAWS, DRAGON and ZOOMTEXT
  • lockers (key available from UC AccessAbility Office, on payment of a deposit)
  • internal telephone (on campus only)
  • emergency buzzer
Use for examinations

The room will sometimes be booked by UC AccessAbility for supervision during exam periods. 

 

Content responsibility: Kathryn.Ginn