The Library works closely with the Conaway Achievement Project Office and Services for Students with Disabilities in providing services to all special needs students, staff, and faculty.

For further information, contact Roland C. Hansen, Head of Access Services, at 312-369-7431 or rchansen@colum.edu.

Accessibility

• All main stacks areas of the Library are wheelchair accessible. Staff assistance is available to help with retrieval of materials when needed.
• Internal Library elevators operate between the 1st and 5th floors.
• Accessible washrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
• Public access computers are available (and accessible from) each floor (excluding the 1st). If you need assistance accessing a computer please ask staff in Circulation (1st floor) or Reference (2nd floor).
• Adjustable study carrels and drawing/study tables are available on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th floors.
• All AV equipment stations on the 5th floor are accessible.

Assistive Technology

• All assistive technology is located on the 2nd floor of the Library.
  Please stop by the 2nd floor Reference Desk for assistance
• ZoomText (Available from PC INET2F)
  Screen magnification software
  
• CCTV
  Enlarges print materials

Reference staff can instruct you in basic use of the equipment and getting you started. If you require personal assistance conducting research and locating materials in the collection, please make an appointment by contacting the Reference Desk at 312-369-7153. You may also request a Research Consultation.

How can we better serve your needs? Please contact Roland C. Hansen, Head of Access Services, at 312-369-7431 or rchansen@colum.edu.