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IntroductionThe Information Division of the University of Melbourne aims to provide the assistance necessary to ensure that students with either a temporary or permanent disability have equitable access to library resources. All students with disabilities requiring special services MUST be registered with the Disability Liaison Unit of the University. New students who feel they may experience some difficulty in using the library's facilities are strongly advised to contact the relevant staff member responsible for services to disabled students as early in the year as possible. Orientation tours and consultations can be arranged so that the individual needs of the students are catered to. Assistive Software
Assistive Technology RoomsAssistive Technology Rooms in Baillieu Library are designed to assist student with disabilities
in literature searching, writing up assignments and completing associated tasks that cannot
be performed at a standard computer available in the library.
Baillieu Library - Ground Floor
Computers in Rooms 5 and 6 on the Ground Floor are connected to the networked Unicard printer at the South end of the Ground Floor. Baillieu First Floor - Percy Baxter Collaborative Learning Centre
Baillieu Library - Second Floor
Fans and heaters are available in these rooms on request. Study RoomsBaillieu - Ground Floor
Baillieu - Second Floor
Reference Service and ConsultationsStaff at the Information Desks will provide assistance to users requiring general help with locating materials and research. Students with special needs should contact the relevant library staff member to make an appointment for special consultations. Any student wanting to know more about assistive technology software and/or rooms with special facilities please ring ext. 40058 or send an email for an apppointment. Staff ContactsDiscussion of Specific Library Needs
Staff ContactsArts & Life Sciences: Baillieu Library, Brownless Biomedical LibraryJacintha Silva 8344 0058 Branch libraries: Please contact the Information DesksInformation Desk (Library Inquiries) 8344 0444 Legal Resources Centre (Law Library)Elisa Quatrocelli 8344 7311 Back to topPhotocopying and Book CollectionStudents who are mobility impaired can request assistance from staff at Information Desk in retrieving a few items from shelves. However, those wanting a list of books gathered will need to discuss the options available by contacting the liaison librarian. At the initial interview your requirements such as alternative format material and long term loans will be discussed and settled. Undergraduate students wanting long term loans of recommended items on Reserve, qualify for inter-library loans of such items from outside libraries. The university library and the DLU is working together to
provide access to study materials for students with disabilities. Building Access and other facilitiesMost University of Melbourne libraries have access for people using wheelchairs. Students
will require staff assistance to move between floors
in the Giblin Economics Library. Campus
map showing library locations, see also Melway map 471.
The Parkville veterinary library is a part of the Veterinary Precinct at the corner of Park Drive and Flemington Road and access is now possible via the ramp from the rear car park adjacent to the University High School. Melway Reference 2A K6. Getting to the ERC Library
Getting to the Giblin Economics and Commerce Library. The Giblin Economics and Commerce Library is located on the third floor of the Economics and Commerce Building. The Giblin Library Loans and Information Desks are staffed Monday to Friday between 9-5pm. The Information Desk is also open on Wednesday until 7pm during semester and the mid-year recess. The Economics library collection is accessible either via the ground floor lifts of the Economics and Commerce building or during the normal opening hours of the Baillieu Library from the third floor of the Baillieu. The Economics and Commerce Library has a lower floor (Second Floor) that is accessible via a lift from within this library or via stairs. If you wish to use the lift, a key is available from the loans desk or Baillieu check-in room and staff can accompany students down to this floor if required.
Some Useful Web SitesDisability Services Division of the Department of Human Services, State Government of Victoria Disability Support and Services in Australia ADCET Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and training The Benetech Initiative is a non-profit:Home site for the company responsible for the scanning software in the Talking Computer Room. Scope (Vic) is a non-profit organisation providing statewide services to over 3,500 children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities Library of Congress: National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. NLS administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers through a network of cooperating libraries in the United States. The site includes a link to their catalogue of resources in Braille and audio. It also includes informtion on copyright, web access and assistive technology. American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. The aim of the American Printing House for the Blind is to promote the independence of blind and visually impaired persons by providing special media, tools, and materials needed for education and life. Includes a link to Louis, their catalogue of accessible resources. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Located in the United States, this is a non profit organisation providing a catalogue of material and equipment designed to support the education and professional goals of people with print disabilities. Loans only available to those registered with the organisation.
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