Information for users with disabilities
The library collaborates with NAU’s Office of Disability Resources and others to provide accommodations for users with disabilities. NAU students, faculty and staff can contact the Office of Disability Resources (928-523-8773) to receive an evaluation and/or training on assistive technologies and equipment.
Coconino Community College provides support through their office of Disability Resources Services. Student staff and faculty can contact the Disability Resources Coordinator at 928-226-4243.
Building resources
First floor [map]
- Button-activated entry and exit doors at main entrance.
- Elevator to floors 1, 2 and 3.
- Computers on adjustable height workstations.
- Printers and scanners on adjustable height tables.
- Ramp to Room 102 Assembly Hall.
- Assistive Technology available in the Studios.
- Individual headphones with adjustable volume controls to amplify the house speaker system in the Assembly Hall.
Second floor [map]
- Elevator to floors 1, 2, and 3.
- Adjustable height computer workstations.
- Ramp to stacks, quiet study, and quiet computing areas.
- Ramp to Group Study Rooms 290-297 and technology classroom Room 298.
Third floor [map]
- Elevator to floors 1, 2, and 3.
Computing
NAU embraces the Universal Access Workstation (UAW) model and provides assistive applications, including:
On library PCs
- FSReader
- JAWS
- Kurzweil 3000
- Magnifier
- Narrator
- Text2go
On library Macs
- Kurzweil 3000
- Natural Reader
- Text to Speech
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
Assistive Technology in the Studios
Equipment includes:
- ViewPlus Emprint SpotDot Braille Embosser
- Tiger Braille translation software
- Scanner for speech synthesis or enlargement of printed text
- Large print keyboard
- Humanware SmartView Versa Magnifier*
- Repro-Tronics Thermo-Pen II Tactile Image Device*
*Available for check out at the Ask Us! Desk.
Visit the Ask Us! Desk to:
- Request book and periodical retrieval or other physical access assistance. You may need to submit your request and return later to pick up your materials.
- Request copying and printing at self-service prices if you are unable to operate the library’s self-service scanners, printers, and microform printers.
- Get connected to other library resources and services specific to your needs.