The Library for People with Disabilities
The Library provides the following services for people with temporary or permanent impairment. Supporting documentation or a medical certificate may be required for students who are not registered with Disability Services.
- Physical Access
- Toilets
- Equipment
- Photocopying
- Postal Service for Library Resources
- Assistance with Collecting Library Resources
- Individual Help with Finding Information
Physical Access
Auckland Library: Provides mobility parking near the Library. The main entrance doors are automatic and all levels of the Library are accessible by lift.
Manawatū Library: Provides mobility parking near the back of the Library. The Library has a Ground Floor entrance at the front of the Library with ramp access, automatic doors, and lifts to upper levels.
Wellington Library: Provides mobility parking near the Library. The main entrance doors are automatic and all levels of the Library are accessible by lift. Registered students using the Disabilities Services can phone Wellington Library for help with access.
Toilets
Auckland Library: Provides accessible toilets on all levels of the Library.
Manawatū Library: Provides accessible toilets on the Ground Floor in the north (Registry) end and in the car park wing of the Library.
Wellington Library: An accessible toilet is provided on Level B of the Library. Other accessible toilets are adjacent to the café (Tussock) in the Student Services Trust building. Another toilet is available on the ground floor of Block 5 beside the stairs (5A04).
Equipment
Disability Services provide some equipment and/or rooms in the Libraries. Access to these should be arranged through the Disability Services campus contacts.
Auckland Library: A Disability Study Room with specialised software and ergonomic furniture for people with disabilities.
Manawatū Library: A resource room with specialised equipment and ergonomic furniture for people with disabilities.
Wellington Library: A resource room (5A60) with ergonomic furniture for people with disabilities.
Photocopying
Library staff can provide some assistance for people experiencing difficulty using self-service photocopiers. Arrangements made in advance are appreciated. Please contact the Library
Postal Service for Library Resources
If you are unable to visit a campus library we can send books and scanned material to you.
Assistance with Collecting Library Resources
Library staff can provide some assistance with collecting books from shelves. Arrangements made in advance are appreciated. Please contact the Library. Large amounts of collecting are best organised through Disability Services.
Individual Help with Finding Information
Individual assistance may be provided for people with a disability who need help with finding information. Please contact us for help. Individual appointments may be made with Library staff.
Appointments are available for postgraduate students who need assistance in starting a thesis or research project. Please contact a Subject Librarian.
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Last updated on Thursday 20 May 2021