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Cameron

Sciences, Engineering, & Business Library

RAMP ACCESS TO BUILDING: at south entrance to building. Additional ramp access from Level 1 of the Central Academic Building (CAB)
DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE LIFT: inside south entrance, for access to Level 1 and Lower Level only.
ELEVATORS: to the left of the main entrance. Second elevator in the rear stairwell. Both elevators provide access from Levels 1 through 5
LOW HEIGHT SERVICE DESK: on main floor, directly ahead of Library entrance
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: on lower level, adjacent to accessibility lift
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK TABLES: one in fireside lounge, at rear of first floor. Two on Level 3, to the left of the front entrance
OVERSIZED, WALL-MOUNTED MONITOR: one in bookable study room B-14A, on Lower Level, connected to the public workstation
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CHECKOUT KIOSK: just inside the main entrance on Level 1
LOW HEIGHT WATER BOTTLE DISPENSER: on Lower Level, between the accessible washrooms

Digital Scholarship Centre (DSC)

Level 2, Cameron Library

RAMP ACCESS TO BUILDING: at south entrance to Cameron building. Additional ramp access from Level 1 of the Central Academic Building (CAB)
DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE LIFT: inside south entrance of building, for access to Level 1 and Lower Level only. After-hours use of lift requires a proximity card. These can be issued by staff at the service desk
ELEVATORS: to the left of the main entrance. Second elevator located in the rear stairwell. Both elevators provide access from Levels 1 through 5
LOW HEIGHT SERVICE DESK: immediately inside the main entrance to the DSC
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: on lower level, adjacent to the accessible lift
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS: 8 high-performance, height-adjustable workstations with double monitors
LOW HEIGHT WATER FOUNTAINS OR WATER BOTTLE DISPENSERS: on Lower Level, between the accessible washrooms
AREAS INACCESSIBLE BY WHEELCHAIR: Audio recording booth
OTHER: 14 temporary storage lockers at floor level

Rutherford

Humanities, Social Sciences, & Education Library

Rutherford North Building:

RAMP ACCESS TO BUILDING: From HUB Mall - take elevator at entrance 9002 to ground level. Rutherford Library east entrance is directly across the path.
ELEVATORS: immediately to the left as you enter the Library. Access to Levels 1 through 5
LOW HEIGHT SERVICE DESK: All three service desk stations inside library entrance
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: To the right as you exit the elevator on Levels 1 through 5. All have automatic doors with push plate control, and accessible stalls.
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK TABLES: One table to the right as you enter the library on Level 1.
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT STUDY CARRELS: Two in the group of study carrels adjacent to the HSS service desk on Level 1
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CHECKOUT KIOSK: Directly across from the service desk on Level 1
LOW HEIGHT WATER FOUNTAINS: on the wall behind the printing press exhibit in the Galleria area between Rutherford North and Rutherford South
AREAS INACCESSIBLE BY WHEELCHAIR: Some areas of the book stacks in the Music section on Level 4 have narrow aisles. Request material from service desk

Rutherford South Building:

Level 2 Reading Room and Lab 2-03

RAMP ACCESS TO BUILDING: Entrance via ramp from Galleria
ELEVATORS: at rear, and to the right. Follow signage. Access to Level 2
DESIGNATED COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS: One at rear of Lab 2-03

Bruce Peel Special Collections (BPSC)

Basement Level, Rutherford South

RAMP ACCESS TO BUILDING OR LIBRARY: Entrance to Rutherford South building via ramp from Galleria.
ELEVATORS: to right at rear of lobby area. Special wheelchair access only. Follow signage. Take elevator to basement level, turn right, and ring doorbell for access.

Weir

Law Library

RAMP ACCESS TO BUILDING: at entrance on northeast corner
ELEVATORS: Elevator just inside building entrance to the right provides access to Library entrance on Level 2. Elevator inside the Library provides only access to Library Level 3.
LOW HEIGHT SERVICE DESK: Yes, as part of main service desk
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: on Level 1 of building, outside of the Library. Men's to the right of northeast entrance, women's to the left
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK TABLES: on Level 2: to the right of the library entrance, across from service desk; Level 3: two in quiet study area near stairwell number 4
OTHER: The McLean Reading Room on Level 3 (open to Law Students only) has push-plate opening
OTHER: Low height book drop at Library entrance

Scott

Health Sciences Library

RAMP ACCESS TO BUILDING OR LIBRARY: N/A. Access to library is via 2nd floor of UofA Hospital, Medical Sciences Building, or Heritage Medical Centre.
ELEVATORS: At the end of the corridor beside the Library Service Desk, with stops on all 3 Levels of the library.
LOW HEIGHT SERVICE DESK: to the right inside the Library entrance
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: Accessible cubicles in washrooms on each floor, near the elevator; washroom doors do not have a push plate automatic door. Other accessible washrooms outside library - located to the left when exiting library.
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK TABLES: Three height adjustable standing desks near the Service Desk on Level 2 (Entrance level)
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CARRELS: Two height-adjustable study carrels on Level 1A, to the left of the book stacks once you exit the elevator
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SELF-CHECKOUT KIOSKS: Across from the service desk on Level 2 (Entrance level)
LOW HEIGHT WATER FOUNTAINS: On each level.

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Bibliotheque Saint-Jean (BSJ)

Campus Saint-Jean

DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING: 2 spots in paid parking lot. Closest is next to parking ticket dispenser, ~10m from main building entrance. Drop-off area at main entrance is spacious and level
ELEVATOR AND RAMP ACCESS TO LIBRARY: Building elevator is directly across from main building doors. Take elevator to lower level and exit to the left. Proceed down hallway ~30m past the Library entrance. Turn left and go to end of the hallway. Turn right and proceed down ramp ~10m. Designated accessible entrance is on the right. Press doorbell for access and Library staff will remotely unlock the door. To exit library, ask service desk staff to unlock door
EMERGENCY EXIT: The accessible entrance to the Library CANNOT BE USED AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT. In the event of an emergency, there is an accessible exit through the doors to the staff offices
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: Closest accessible washrooms are in the building, outside of the Library. Exit library through wheelchair entrance (request assistance at service desk), go up the ramp - washrooms are on upper level, parallel to ramp. Accessible stall in men's and women's - manual door
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK TABLES: 1 in Collection pédagogique/Curriculum collection area, immediately to the left; 1 in Salle d'étude silencieuse, at left corner of the room.
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS: 1 height adjustable workstation in computer lab, closest to entrance door
DESIGNATED COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS: 1 non-adjustable, facing the Salle de robotique, to the right of service desk
OVERSIZED, WALL-MOUNTED MONITORS LINKED TO PUBLIC WORKSTATIONS: 2x 40+" Kramer TV screens (Salle F, S); 1x60" screen (Salle E)
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CHECKOUT KIOSKS: 1 kiosk, to the right of service desk, past the computer lab
LOW HEIGHT WATER FOUNTAINS: no water fountains/dispensers in library. Nearest one is at top of ramp near washrooms.
AREAS INACCESSIBLE BY WHEELCHAIR: see note above re: Emergency Exit
OTHER: 6 study pods to right of service desk, at back of library, near periodicals collection provide lower distraction/stimulus environment

Research & Collections Resource Facility (RCRF)

South Campus

DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING: One designated parking space directly in front of the building entrance
ACCESS TO BUILDING: entrance is at ground height, and the entrance doors have push pads
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: Two gender neutral, accessible washrooms in the corridor to the left of the entrance
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK TABLES: Four in Reading Room - all with electrical outlets
OVERSIZED, WALL-MOUNTED MONITORS LINKED TO PUBLIC WORKSTATIONS: 90" monitor accessible with wireless connectivity and CCID login - Kramer VIA Connect system - in Multipurpose Room
OTHER: Low height book scanner in Reading Room - Low height storage lockers to the right of the entrance

University of Alberta Archives

RCRF, South Campus

DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING: One designated parking space directly in front of the RCRF building entrance
ACCESS TO BUILDING: entrance is at ground height, and the entrance doors have push pads
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: Two gender neutral, accessible washrooms in the corridor to the left of the entrance
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK TABLES: Four in Reading Room - all with electrical outlets
OVERSIZED, WALL-MOUNTED MONITORS LINKED TO PUBLIC WORKSTATIONS: 90" monitor accessible with wireless connectivity and CCID login - Kramer VIA Connect system - in Dr. Ron Madge Reading Room
OTHER: Low height book scanner in Reading Room - Low height storage lockers to the right of the entrance

St. Joseph's College Library

Basement Level, St. Joseph's College

THIS LIBRARY IS INACCESSIBLE BY WHEELCHAIR: The Library is located in the basement of a building with no elevator access. Materials from this Library can be requested through the catalog for pickup at another UofA Library locations
OTHER: Low-stimulation environment in terms of visual distractions and noise level. Carpeted flooring, individual study desks, low-glare furnishings (primarily wood). Combination of natural light and fluorescent lighting

Augustana Library

Augustana Campus

DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING: Visitor parking is available in the Visitor Parking area in the K. Glen Johnson Faith and Life Parking Lot. There are four designated wheelchair parking spots near the entrance to the Faith and Life Centre. Indoor access to the library from Visitor Parking is through the Faith and Life Centre into the Forum where the library is .
RAMP ACCESS TO BUILDING OR LIBRARY: At the door entrance to Faith and Life Centre are automatic push buttons that users need to press. In addition to the Faith and Life Centre entrance, there is wheelchair access from outside on the south side of the Forum building. The double set of doors have an automatic push plate that users need to press. There is a wheelchair ramp leading from the doors to near the library entrance. The first part of the ramp has large mats as a non-slip surface.
ELEVATORS: There is an elevator at the rear left of the library. It is wheelchair accessible. The elevator accesses the lower basement level (the main stacks and study areas) and the second floor Learning Commons and Classroom area.
LOW HEIGHT SERVICE DESK: The service desk is at the library's main entrance on the main floor. There are three stations there, and one of them is a wheelchair height service desk.
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS: There are women's and men's washrooms on the main floor of the library (behind the glass wall to the right when entering the library), and on the basement level (at the back left near the laptop bar). The washrooms are wheelchair accessible with privacy entrance (no physical door). They all have push button soap dispensors and automatic hand dryers. The main floor washroom additionally has a paper hand towel dispensor.
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK TABLES: Two adjustable height work tables on the main floor (can be used with laptops) at the back of the library along east wall facing the ravine (near the elevator). They are both table style; one has a manual lever to adjust height and the other is electric push button.
OVERSIZED, WALL-MOUNTED MONITORS: Two bookable group rooms with 55 inch Kramer screens with wireless connectivity (CCID login needed). One room (Presentation Practice Room) is on the library's main floor in the far right corner. The other room (Group Room F) is on the lower basement floor along east wall facing the ravine. Capacity of each room is 12 people and can be booked for 2 hours.
LOW HEIGHT WATER FOUNTAINS OR WATER BOTTLE DISPENSERS: Two water fountains at wheelchair height beside washrooms on main floor. There are push buttons to operate. Each fountain has an integrated water dispenser for water bottles.
AREAS INACCESSIBLE BY WHEELCHAIR: The 24 hour study space does not have automatic doors and does not have easy door opening access when the library is closed.