The University Library and Academic Technology Services is committed to providing accessibility of library materials, programs, and services to all students. Staff working in public areas will make every effort to accommodate requests from library users whose disabilities limit their use of the Library's facilities and resources. If services are needed beyond those listed, or if you have questions or suggestions, please contact Library Administration at (562) 985-4047.
Disabled patrons requiring more extensive assistance may be referred to Disabled Student Services for better accommodation. Disabled Student Services is a student support program within the Division of Student Services. This program provides support services for classroom activities, use of adaptive equipment, and counseling for admissions and academic advisement.
The Library continues to develop resources to meet current A D A standards to ensure equal access to information for students with disabilities.
Click on the following to jump through this page:
Braille Resources/Audio Books.
Computers.
Emergency Procedures.
Library Materials Loan Period.
Library Orientations.
Locating Materials.
Parking.
Photocopying.
Proxy Borrower Cards.
Remote Access to Electronic Resources.
Restrooms.
Retrieving Materials.
Stacks.
Study Rooms.
Telephones.
Text Enlargers/Visual Aids.
Useful Web Sites.
|
Braille Resources/Audio Books.
Audio Books are located in Media on the Lower Level and are available for check-out. |
|
Computers
|
|
Emergency Procedures.
In case of an emergency, persons with disabilities should utilize the campus emergency phones. In case of an evacuation, persons with disabilities that limit their ability to evacuate the building should go to the elevator lobby areas on each floor. These areas have been designated as emergency sanctuary points, with identifying signs posted at each location. Campus emergency personnel will assist disabled persons in evacuating the library building. |
|
Library Materials Loan Period.
Resources permitting, extended loan periods or modification of other library lending rules are available for disabled students on an individual basis. Requests for loan extensions should be referred to Vicky Munda at (562) 985-5567 or by email. |
|
Library Orientations.
Individual guided tours can be arranged upon request from Pam Robbart, by email or at (562) 985-8370. Please allow at least one week's notice to schedule a tour. |
|
Locating Materials.
COAST is the web-based catalog of all library materials, indicating every item's location in the library and checkout status. All public computers in the Library have access to COAST, with adaptive software (JAWS and ZoomText) available from computers in the Spidell Technology Center. An adaptive workstation in the Spidell Technology Center has a wheelchair height adjustable table . |
|
Parking.
Handicapped parking spaces are available for those with current C S U L B parking permits in Lot 6, located directly behind the University Library. For visitors without a C S U L B permit, day passes are available for purchase in Lot 7, located near 7th Street and East Campus Drive. Parking along the service drive next to 7th Street has designated handicapped parking spaces for vehicles with a current C S U L B parking permit. |
|
Photocopying.
For patrons unable to use the copiers, materials may be brought to the Circulation Desk, (1st Floor, Lobby Entrance) or the Reserve/Media Desk (Lower Level) for photocopying by library staff. A copy card with sufficient value to make the copies can be purchased from the Value Transfer Station, located on the 1st Floor. If immediate copying is not possible, the staff may make arrangements to have the copies available for the patron on the following day. |
|
Proxy Borrower Cards.
Disabled patrons may designate an individual to borrow books on their behalf. The designee will be issued a proxy borrower card. The principal borrower assumes all financial and legal responsibilities for all materials borrowed by the designee on the proxy card. Applications for a proxy borrower card are available at the Circulation Desk, First Floor, Lobby Entrance. |
|
Remote Access to Electronic Resources.
Students may access COAST and many Research Databases from off-campus. Students must register with the Library and have a Library Password. Requirements for off site access are available at /library/access.html |
|
Restrooms.
Restrooms on all floors can accommodate patrons with disabilities. |
|
Retrieving Materials.
Standard library book trucks are available at the Circulation Desk for patrons requiring assistance transporting library materials. Library staff at any service desk can assist patrons in obtaining materials from any library location that is inaccessible. If immediate paging cannot be done, staff may make arrangements to have materials available the following day. |
|
Stacks.
Most, but not all, stack areas in the Library have A D A aisle widths to accommodate wheelchairs. Library staff at any service desk can assist patrons in obtaining materials from shelving areas or cabinets that are not wheelchair accessible. |
|
Study Room.
The study room is equipped with the following adaptive hardware and software: a computer station with XP operating system, HP flat-bed scanner, Duxbury Braille translation software, Juliet Braille Embosser, Kurzweil 1000, ZoomText 8.0, Microsoft Office, internet access, Optelec color CCTV, Penquin black and white CCTV, and two height adjustable tables. Braille text output is free to the user. Free printing is available in the study room for the duration of the Library's remodel. |
|
Telephones.
|
|
Text Enlargers/Vision Aids.
A portable, hand-held CCTV color text enlarger (Liberty Color) is available for three hour checkout from the Media Desk, Lower Level. This enlarger can be used throughout the library building, and is ideal to enlarge small text, such as call numbers on book spines, etc. A book holder/stand is available for loan from the Reference Desk, 1st Floor. It can be used anywhere in the Library building. |
Useful Web Sites.
|
Content maintained by Pam Robbart.
