Leatherby Libraries

The Leatherby Library is 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 Library Assistance and Technologies

Access

The east and west facing library entrances are equipped with wheelchair ramps and automatic entrance/exits doors.
All restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
The library has three elevators with access to all floors.
Service is available at all public service counters.
Most workstations and desks are wheelchair accessible.
Disabled access parking spaces are available in the Lastinger Parking Structure located next to the library. The structure is also equipped with an elevator. The Lastinger Parking Structure is labeled as "P4" on the campus map.

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 This software program is loaded on one computer station that is located to the left of the minitron.

Kurzweil 3000: is a reading, writing, and study skills solution for struggling learners, including ELL students and students with special needs. This software is loaded on a computer in multi-media Room 311 (the Lorreta Sanchez room) which is located in the Argyros Library of Business and Economics on the third floor of the library.

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

Reference Staff in the Leatherby Library 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

The Center for Academic Success on campus provides further services to Students with Disabilities http://www.chapman.edu/academics/cas/swDisabilities/default.asp.