The Library works closely with the Conaway Achievement Project Office and Services for Students with Disabilities in providing services to all special needs students, staff, and faculty.

For further information, contact Roland Hansen, Head of Access Services, at 312-344-7431 or rchansen@colum.edu.

Accessibility

• All stack areas of the Library are wheelchair accessible. Staff assistance is available to help with retrieval of materials when needed.
• Internal Library elevators operate between the 1st and 5th floors.
• All washrooms are accessible except for the 5th floor.
• Public access computers are available (and accessible from) each floor (excluding the 1st). If you need assistance accessing a computer please ask staff in Circulation (1st floor) or Reference (2nd floor).
• Adjustable study carrels and study/drawing tables are available on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors.
• All AV equipment stations on the 5th floor are accessible.

Assistive Technology

• At present, all assistive technology is located on the 2nd floor of the Library.
  Please stop by the 2nd floor Reference Desk for assistance.
• Expert Reader (Located on a table in SE corner of the floor)
  Scans and "speaks" printed text. Instructions for operating the machine are posted on the Expert Reader table. Headphones and software user's guide are available at the Reference Desk.
• ZoomText (Available from PC 2F)
  Screen magnification software
  
• CCTV (Located in Periodicals Department)
  Enlarges print materials

Reference or Periodicals staff can instruct you in basic use of the equipment and getting you started. If you require personal assistance conducting research and locating materials in the collection, please make an appointment by contacting the Reference Desk at 312-344-7153.

How can we better serve your needs? Please contact Roland Hansen, Head of Access Services, at 312-344-7431 or rchansen@colum.edu.