The main entrance to the Huron University College campus is wheelchair accessible. An information desk is situated immediately inside that entrance. Information desk staff can give detailed directions for accessing the library or call the library to request an escort, if available.
The main floor of the library is wheelchair accessible via an internal elevator. Patrons who require the use of this elevator can contact library staff for assistance from a hall telephone located on the ground floor of the Administration building, adjacent to the stairs to the library.
Map of Huron University College
Library staff will retrieve books or journals from the stacks for persons with disabilities. Please ask at the Circulation desk. If you would like to call or email your request ahead to the library, please provide the titles and call numbers of the books you need, and they will waiting at the circulation desk for you. This email service is only available from Monday to Friday.
Books can be renewed online. It is possible to ask for an extended loan when checking out materials, if more time is needed.
If you have difficulty using the photocopiers, library staff will make copies for you at the regular cost of $.10 per page.
Huron University College Library offers assistive technology for students with disabilities. Located in the Access Room on the upper stack floor of the library there is a computer with a variety of assistive technology software programs, such as JAWS, Open Book, Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Inspiration, etc as well as word processing software and internet connectivity.
The Access Room is available for booking during regular library hours to students registered with the Student Development Centre at Western and who have a current "Access" sticker on their UWO ID card. Students who do not have a current "Access", or who wish more information or a demonstration can contact Services for Students with Disabilities at the Student Development Centre at UWO
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In addition to using the reference service available at the library reference desk, you may make an appointment with a librarian for individualized research assistance. Email deaston@huron.uwo.ca or call 519 438-7224 ext. 235.
