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Orientation
to the Library
The Library
can arrange an orientation to the Library for you,
designing that orientation to your situation and
subject interests. Telephone the Reference
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Elevators
Access to
Library 4th and 6th floors by elevator can be
arranged by speaking to a member of the staff at
the Circulation Desk on the fifth floor.
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Using STYLECAT [Library
Catalog]
We provide
assistance if your disability interferes with
your use of the online computer catalog.
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Retrieving
Books from Stacks
We retrieve
books from the shelves for you on request.
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Borrowing
and Renewing Material
If you have a
mobility disability, we permit you to renew
Library materials by telephone. Arrange this
procedure with the Circulation Desk or telephone
(212) 217-4360 at the beginning of the semester or
as needed, but before the due date for the
loaned materials.
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Photocopying
A wheelchair
accessible copy machine is available on the
library stairway landing at the fifth floor.
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COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS
ADA
Compliant computer workstations are available on
the:
• 4th floor, Reference Reading Room: PC with Internet, Microsoft Office Suite;
printing
• 5th floor, Hallway: PC Kiosk; Internet browsing; Microsoft Office Suite; no printing
• 6th floor, Periodicals Reading Room, PC with Internet, Microsoft Office
Suite; no printing
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Enlargement
of Text or Images
The Optelec
enlarges printed text or visual images. This
machine is located in the northwest corner of
the fifth floor reading room, near the books
beginning with call number "P."
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Reading machine
Kurzweil's
Reading Edge scans and vocalizes English
language printed text. This machine is useful to
persons who are visually impaired, have
reading-related learning disabilities, or who
are slow readers. The Library also has Kurzweil
3000 software installed on a dedicated PC
workstation. Bring your own headphones, or use
headphones provided by the Library. The Reading
Edge is available by appointment. Contact the
Circulation Desk on the fifth floor or telephone
(212) 217-4360. If you require instruction in the
use of the Reading Edge, we will schedule an
appointment for you with a trainer.
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