Library Information for Students with Disabilities
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Overview
Concordia Libraries provide a wide variety of services to all our students. In recognition of the fact that there are students who may have special needs, we also offer some extended services.
To be eligible, you must be registered with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities. You can reach the Office:
- On the Sir George Williams campus:
- Hall Building, Room H-580
- By telephone at (514) 848-2424, ext. 3525 (voice and TTY)
- On the Loyola campus:
- AD Building, Room AD-131
- By telephone at (514) 848-2424, ext. 3516 (voice and TTY)
The Access Centre for Students with Disabilities provides volunteers for students who require additional assistance in using the Libraries.
The information provided on this page complements what can be found on the following pages:
This document is also available in alternative format through the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities.
Circulation Services
Any student can take advantage of the self-renewal, request as well as article delivery and intercampus delivery services. However, only students registered with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities are eligible to request these services by telephone or e-mail.
- Webster Library - (514) 848-2424, ext. 7706; webcirc@alcor.concordia.ca
- Vanier Library - (514) 848-2424, ext. 7770; vanmail@alcor.concordia.ca
Retrieval of material
Students registered with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities can provide a list of up to 10 items including call numbers.
Requests are accepted by telephone, e-mail or in-person (see contact information above).
The items that are available will be retrieved within 12 hours and placed on hold for you for up to 3 days.
Study rooms
Group study rooms are available at both libraries. A group study room may be booked by one person with disabilities for individual or group use.
Photocopying and Printing
Students are responsible for making or arranging their own photocopying in the Libraries. A Concordia University debit card is needed. If you require assistance in using the photocopiers, you may arrange for help through the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities.
Special Equipment
Smart View magnifiers allow you to enlarge a variety of documents and are available at both libraries in the Periodicals & Media Services area at the Webster Library and on the 2nd floor at the Vanier Library.
