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Library Services for Disabled Users: Large Print Version

Student Educational Services
Library Services
Online Catalog Access
Book Retrieval
Reference and Interlibrary Loan
Adaptive Technology
Photocopying Service
Restrooms
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Phone Numbers

Student Educational Services
Marquette University and the Raynor Memorial Libraries offer assistance to accommodate library usage for those with special needs. The University's Office of Student Educational Services in the Alumni Memorial Union (Room 317, phone 288-1645 Voice/TDD) should be the first contact point for anyone requiring additional assistance. Staff in that office will direct users to the appropriate librarians for specific library services. Those librarians will establish an approach that will enable special users to utilize the resources of the libraries throughout their stay at Marquette.

Library Services
The best assisted service can be obtained by contacting the appropriate librarian BEFORE coming to the library. An optimal approach to accommodate individual needs can be determined prior to arrival, including preparing any needed equipment and assuring the availability of the necessary staff. While the libraries will attempt to provide assisted services on demand, there are times during the open hours when staffing is at a minimal level and assisted service may be difficult or impossible.

Online Catalog Access
Information on the holdings of the Marquette Libraries is available via the online catalog, MARQCAT, which can be accessed from PCs located throughout the libraries. Most of the PCs are low HEIGHT accessible.

Book Retrieval
Books and periodicals are shelved on open stacks on all floors. Access to these floors is available by public elevator. The 4th floor in Memorial Library has two levels; access to the lower level housing books in the JX 1000 – PQ 6611 collections must be arranged for those in wheelchairs. In addition, many of the aisles in the shelving areas do not accommodate wheelchairs. For any assistance in retrieving needed material, ask at the Raynor 1st floor Circulation Desk.

Reference Assistance and Interlibrary Loans
The Raynor Memorial Information Desk is located on the first level of Raynor. Assistance with both print and electronic sources can be provided; best service is available if arrangements are made PRIOR to coming to the libraries. Reference librarians will also assist in obtaining needed material from other libraries via Interlibrary Loan.

Adaptive Technology
Raynor Library has some adaptive equipment for blind/partially sighted users and students with learning disabilities. A VisualTek reader will enlarge printed material for partially sighted users. A Kurzweil Reading machine will provide synthesized voice output of printed material. a Kurzweil Omni 1000/3000 computer setup that will scan material and then read the material to the user. The Kurzweil also accepts material from computer disks, permitting users to type assignments on a computer, save it to disk, and have the assignment read back to them. Users can adjust the speed of the reader, the voice, and the size of the displayed type. All of this equipment is located on the lower level of Raynor. Ask at the Class Reserve / Media Services Desk for assistance.

Photocopying Service
Photocopiers may present problems for users in wheelchairs. Photocopiers in Raynor Library are located on the lower, 1st and 2nd levels. In Memorial Library photocopers are lcoated near the Bridge Circulation Desk and on the lower level next to the bound periodicals. Assistance in the use of the photocopiers can be arranged at the Raynor Circulation Desk on the first level, the Class Reserve / Media Services Desk on the lower level or the Bridge Circulation Desk in Memorial Library. Staff at the Class Reserve / Media Services Desk will also assist in the use of the microform reader/printers.

Restrooms
The University has designated the restrooms in the basement of Memorial Library and on 2nd floor near the Bridge Circulation Desk as handicap accessible. In Raynor Library all restrooms are handicap accessible.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Any user with restricted mobility is urged to register at the Circulation Desk upon entering either library. In the event of an emergency, trained staff from Public Safety will then be able to assist such users from the building in a timely manner. In any emergency, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS.

For further information: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Coordinator of Disability Services -- Heidi Vering, AMU, Room 317 --- 288-1645

RAYNOR MEMORIAL LIBRARIES
Assisted Services Librarian -- Joan Sommer -- 288-3606
Circulation Desk -- 288-7555
Periodical Desk -- 288-1495
Information Desk -- 288-7556

PUBLIC SAFETY
General Assistance -- 288-6800
Emergencies -- 288-1911

PARKING OFFICE -- 288-6911