|
| Library Home... Disabled / Special Needs Portal |
|
Disabled / Special Needs Portal
The Leatherby Libraries are committed to providing access to library services for all patrons in the Chapman community. The Library provides access to research materials and services through reasonable accommodations such as readily accessible adaptive technology and software, special equipment and personal assistance. The following information is provided to help users with disabilities make the most efficient use of library facilities, materials and services.
Leatherby Libraries Assistance and Technologies
Access
Assistive Technology
Kurzweil 1000: Software program that makes printed or electronic text readily available to people who are blind or visually impaired. The software speaks text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to suit individual preferences. Merlin electronic magnifier: this cctv solution was designed to assist those with low-vision by offering magnification and contrast/color settings for text and graphics from print materials. All three of these stations are available just east of the main stairwell on the second floor.
Ask a Librarian
Chapman faculty, staff and students can connect online with a reference librarian for research assistance at http://www1.chapman.edu/library/help/ask.html.
Book, Journal, and Media Paging
Library staff can assist in retrieving materials from bookshelves. If materials are needed immediately, please ask a library staff person for assistance. The Circulation Department will be the first department to provide assistance followed by the Reference Staff. Users who have a great number of requests should contact the library in advance.
Photocopying, microform reader/printer, scanning assistance
Leatherby Libraries Circulation and Reference staff will assist users with photocopying, using microfom reader/printers, and with scanning.
Telephone Requests
Users may call to have library staff determine if an item is on the shelf and ask that the item be retrieved and held for them. Please call the appropriate Desk: Circulation Desk: (714) 532-7723 Reference Desk: (714) 532-7714
Campus Resources
Disability Services on campus provides further services to Students with Disabilities http://www.chapman.edu/disabilities/.
|
|
Site Search
Chapman University Leatherby Libraries One University Drive Orange CA 92866 714-532-7756 |