Library Services for Users with Disabilities

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Services for UCSB Library Users with Disabilities
The mission of the University of California, Santa Barbara Library is to enable library users to make maximum use of the information resources of the campus libraries. In order to serve users with disabilities, the UCSB Library has instituted specialized services and purchased special equipment. Persons with hearing impairments should use the California Relay Service (1-800-735-2929 [TTD] or 1-800-735-2992 [Voice]) for telephone numbers listed below. RESEARCH ASSISTANCE: Reference/Information Services Adaptive Technology Center RETRIEVAL and PHOTOCOPYING: Retrieval and Circulation Photocopying Assistance Pilot Program for Users with Disabilities USING the BUILDING: Accessibility Evacuation Orientation Tours and Classes SEE ALSO: Library and Campus Contacts Research Assistance Full-time UCSB students may request research assistance for coursework or career development from Disabled Students Program (DSP); phone 893-2668; web site http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/dsp/. Students requesting research assistance must contact the DSP at least two days before research is to begin. Librarians and library service desks also provide research assistance and instruction in use of library resources. Contact the Davidson Library Information Desk (893-2478) or see Ask a Librarian for more information. Special Equipment for Students and Faculty with Disabilities: The Adaptive Technology Center (ATC) Rooms 1589 and 1591 in the Davidson Library are reserved for UCSB students and faculty with disabilities.* In order to use the ATC, individuals with disabilities must have basic computer skills and meet DSP eligibility requirements. All users must first receive training on the use of this equipment by the Adaptive Technology Supervisor. The ATC has six PC computers. The following adaptive equipment and software is available: Scanners Dragon Naturally Speaking (voice recognition system) Jaws (screen reader for Windows) Window-Eyes (screen reader for Windows) ZoomText Xtra7.11 (screen magnification for DOS and Windows) Kurzweil 1000 and 3000 (scanning/reading software) Duxbury Braille Translator Draft Builder (Writing assistance software) Juliette Brailler 25" Color CCTV * Community Users should contact Information Services at 893-8051 for information concerning use of this equipment. [ Top of Page ] Retrieval and Circulation See also the Library Pilot Program for Users with Disabilities, which strives to provide expanded services when needed. Library users may request assistance in retrieving materials from the stacks at the Davidson Library Circulation Desk. Users may also request assistance from Library employees engaged in reshelving library materials. There may be times, such as holiday and evening hours, during which the level of staffing at a Library or a particular service point within a Library may preclude staff from immediately providing these services. It is recommended that library users call ahead to determine when and to what extent these services can be provided. These services are provided for all library users unless specifically noted as available to UCSB students, faculty, or staff. Materials may be checked out through regular circulation procedures. UCSB students may wish to have another individual (a proxy) check out requested materials for them. If so, the student needs to register with the Disabled Students Program. The student can then either complete a Library Material Request Form which gives the proxy permission to borrow specifically-requested materials, or provide the proxy with a letter that includes the following information: Name of student with disability Call number(s) and Title(s) of material requested Name of authorized person to check out the materials Student's library card bar-code number (perm. number) Include the statement: I understand I am responsible for ALL UCSB LIBRARY MATERIAL charged to my library card by this authorization. Signature of student Date For information about retrieving library materials, contact the Circulation/Reserves Desk at 893-3491 or circ@library.ucsb.edu. All faculty members may also designate an assistant to act as a proxy for them in checking out materials. See Proxy Borrowers for more information. Photocopying Assistance In the Davidson Library, users may bring library materials to Stack Services (1st floor, North) to be copied. Call 893-5192 for prices or more information. Students participating in the Library Pilot Program for Users with Disabilities may be eligible for expanded photocopying service. Faculty with disabilities also may place requests via the Library Pilot Program for Users with Disabilities. [ Top of Page ] Library Pilot Program for Users with Disabilities Students who require Library assistance beyond that offered in the procedures stated above should use this "Pilot Program." The Library, in collaboration with the Disabled Students Program (DSP), will work to expedite access to materials. Students who are registered with DSP and who have special needs in retrieving, gathering, or or photocopying materials, should contact either the Director of DSP, the case specialist, or other designated DSP staff members. Once the appropriate accommodation is determined, DSP will advise the library staff of the special need(s) along with the name and perm number of the DSP student who is eligible for special assistance. The student can then meet with the appropriate library staff to facilitate individual requests. The Library contacts for this program are Sherry DeDecker, Information Services, 893-3713, dedecker@library.ucsb.edu and Gary Johnson, Access Services, 893-5545, johnson@library.ucsb.edu. During this "Pilot Program," there will typically be no charge for special access services. The Library reserves the right to determine the appropriate volume of work it will accept. This program will continue to be reviewed and evaluated to determine what changes, if any, should be made. Access the Pilot Program Faculty with disabilities may also use this form to make requests. Alternatively, faculty may designate an assistant to act as a proxy for them in checking out materials. See Proxy Borrowers for more information. [ Top of Page ] USING the BUILDING: Accessibility Parking There are specially designated parking spaces in Parking Lot 3 adjacent to the Davidson and Arts Libraries. Library Entrances Davidson Library A ramp is located to the far left of each entrance. Arts Library Access ramps lead up from the parking lot (Lot 3) side of the Music Building. Elevators All floors of all libraries can be reached by public elevators. Music materials located on the second floor of the Arts Library can be reached by an outside elevator in back of the Arts Library. Restroom facilities Davidson Library Accessible restrooms are available on floors 1-4, central. Arts Library The restroom of the Arts Library is on the second floor, in the Music Library, and is accessible. Evacuation Procedures In the event of an emergency, library users should wait by the nearest stairwell for assistance. Designated library employees clear the building during an emergency and check the stairwell entrances (and Rooms 1589 or 1591 in the Davidson Library) for library users who require assistance, and will notify Emergency personnel. Fire Department personnel also routinely check stairwell entrances during a fire emergency. Orientation Tours and Classes Group walking tours of the Davidson Library are conducted by library staff at the beginning of Fall quarter each year. Users who wish to proceed at their own pace may request a written self-guided tour. Special requests from UCSB faculty, students, and staff should contact the Library Instruction Program Coordinator (893-5380) to arrange for a personal or group orientation tour of the Library. Library subject specialists present instruction sessions in academic classes at the request of individual professors. In addition, there are two library research classes offered by library subject specialists: Interdisciplinary Studies 1 and 100. The Disabled Students Program (DSP) will coordinate academic accommodations for those classes. [ Top of Page ] Directory: Library and Campus Contacts Disability Coordinator (on campus, for faculty and staff) 893-8571 ADA Compliance Officer Linda Raney, 893-2184 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Timm Richardson, 893-8571 Disabled Students Program (on campus, for students) 893-2668 Gary White, Interim Director , 893-2668 Angela Andrade, Disabilities Specialist , 893-8920 Claudia Batty, Disabilities Specialist , 893-8897 David Dunlop, Disabilities Specialist , 893-8194 Wanda Thomas, Support Services Coordinator , 893-2668 Mark Grosch, Adaptive Technology Specialist, 893-3590. Library Contacts: ADA Coordinator for the Library Sherry DeDecker, Associate University Librarian, Information and Research Services, 893-3713 Photocopying & Printing Renee Trenholm, Stacks Services, 893-5192 Information Desk & Reference Desk Sherry DeDecker, Information Services Head, 893-3713 Library Instruction Rick Caldwell, Coordinator, 893-5380 Access Services and Circulation Gary Johnson 893-5545 [ Top of Page ]
Comments: Gary Johnson Updated: November 12, 2008
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