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People with a disability
The Library aims to provide an online and physical environment in which all clients can access information, resources and services. We work closely with the University's Equity and Disability Unit to ensure that we can best meet the needs of clients with a disability.
Students who have been assessed by their local Disability Adviser and have an active Education Inclusion Plan (EIP) may be eligible for extended library services such as:
- extended loan periods
- text books and readings in alternative formats, including DAISY, MP3, accessible PDF and text files.
The Library's Disability Services Unit co-ordinates the provision of text books and readings in alternative formats for all campuses. Students are referred to the service by their local Disability Adviser who recommends the formats to be produced and the range of resources to be provided.
Producing alternative formats is a lengthy process and providing readings in a timely manner requires early notification by students and the cooperation of lecturers in telling us what readings are required. Lecturers-in-charge will receive notification that a student requiring alternative formats is enrolled in their unit prior to the commencement of each semester.
Library Disability Contacts and facilities provided:
| Contact | Facilities | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Tony McCall 07 3623 7130 | Wheelchair accessible Disabled toilet Lift | Large screen monitor Text magnifier Adjustable workstations Scanner for Kurzweil |
| North Sydney Janette Telford 02 9739 2386 | Wheelchair accessible Disabled toilet on both levels of Library Lift | Large screen monitor Scanner for Kurzweil Adjustable workstation |
| Strathfield Vicki Bourbous 02 9701 4367 | Wheelchair accessible Disabled toilet Lift | Large screen monitor Adjustable workstation Scanner for Kurzweil |
| Canberra Rachael Bahl 02 6209 1118 | Wheelchair accessible - ground floor | myReader Adjustable workstation Large screen monitor Natural keyboard Scanner for Kurzweil |
| Ballarat Marianne Gration 03 5336 5373 | Wheelchair accessible - ground floor | Height adjustable workstation Large screen monitor Scanner for Kurzweil Dictaphone |
| Melbourne Jessica Morgan 03 9953 3298 | Wheelchair accessible Lift | Large screen monitor Adjustable workstation Scanner for Kurzweil |
| Library Disability Services Unit Elizabeth Hayward 03 5336 5388 | Readings in alternative formats |
