People with disabilities
Melbourne
Specialised computers and equipment
The Equity and Access Room computers on level 1 have software that will enable you to:
- convert scanned documents to audio files
- translate written text into speech via JAWS text-to-speech screen reading software
- scan and read printed documents using Omnipage Professional
- access the internet and print
- magnify reading material onto an LCD screen.
Two Sharp EL640 talking calculators can be borrowed from the Inquiry Desk.
Getting assistance from staff
| What I want to do | Note | Contact number |
|---|---|---|
| Discuss my personal needs | Speak to Lea Beranak, Equality and Diversity Centre Liaison Librarian or Sami Bagdas, Circulation Team Leader | (+61 3) 9479 2950 (+61 3) 9479 1127 |
| Arrange a tour of the library | (+61 3) 9479 1127 | |
| Get assistance with photocopying and enlarging print | 48 hours' notice required | (+61 3) 9479 1127 |
| Book an Equity and Access Room | (+61 3) 9479 2922 | |
| Get advice and training in using computers and equipment in the Equity and Access Room | (+61 3) 9479 2922 | |
| Retrieve items from the shelf | 24 hours' notice and full details of call number, title and author are required | (+61 3) 9479 1127 |
| Extend the loan period for my borrowed items | (+61 3) 9479 2922 | |
| Get help with research for my assignment or using the library catalogue | Appointment required | (+61 3) 9479 2718 |
| Get assistance with wheelchair access | (+61 3) 9479 2922 | |
| Access reading material in an alternative format such as Braille, Daisy (digital talking book), MP3, text or PDF | Minimum 4 weeks' notice required | Contact the Equality and Diversity Centre |
| Get general assistance | (+61 3) 9479 1127 |
Wheelchair access
- The library entrance has tactile indicators and is on ground level.
- There is lift access to all levels.
- Wheelchair accessible toilets are on all levels.
- You can view the mobility maps to find out how to access campus buildings.
Bendigo
Specialised computers and equipment
The library provides an assistive computer workstation with the following features:
- scanner
- ZoomText screen magnifier software
- magnifying equipment for viewing text direct from printed pages and a calculator attached for magnifying numerical calculations.
Getting assistance from staff
| What I want to do | Note | Contact number |
|---|---|---|
| Discuss my personal needs |
Jeanette Dazkiw, Campus Library Manager (+61 3) 5444 7528 j.dazkiw@latrobe.edu.au |
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| Arrange a tour of the library |
Jeanette Dazkiw, Campus Library Manager (+61 3) 5444 7528 j.dazkiw@latrobe.edu.au |
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| Get assistance with photocopying and enlarging print | 48 hours' notice required |
Beth Sutton, Collection Delivery Team Leader (+61 3) 5444 7716 b.sutton@latrobe.edu.au |
| Book a computer workstation with access to special software | Three hour bookings can be made two weeks in advance |
Research Inquiry Desk (+61 3) 5444 7451 |
| Get advice and training in using computers with special software |
Research Inquiry Desk (+61 3) 5444 7451 |
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| Retrieve items from the shelf | 24 hours' notice and full details of call number, title and author are required |
Beth Sutton, Collection Delivery Team Leader (+61 3) 5444 7716 b.sutton@latrobe.edu.au |
| Extend the loan period for my borrowed items |
Collection Delivery Desk (+61 3) 5444 7453 |
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| Get help with research for my assignment or using the library catalogue | Appointment required |
Tracy Robertson, Learning and Research Services Librarian (+61 3) 5444 7530 t.robertson@latrobe.edu.au |
| Get assistance with wheelchair access |
Collection Delivery Desk (+61 3) 5444 7453 |
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| Access reading material in an alternative format such as Braille, Daisy (digital talking book), MP3, text or PDF | Minimum 4 weeks' notice | Contact the Equality and Diversity Centre |
| Get general assistance | (+61 3) 5444 7453 |
Wheelchair access
- Lift access to the library is provided via the ARTS building.
- Get after-hours access to disabled parking by calling the Research Desk on (+61 3) 5444 7451.
- You can view the mobility map [PDF 871KB] to find out how to access campus buildings.
- Get a Physical Access Guide to the Bendigo campus by contacting the Equity and Diversity Centre.
Albury-Wodonga
Specialised computers and equipment
A computer workstation in Group Study room 1 has the following features:
- scanner
- screen reader
- ZoomText
- CD writer
- magnifying equipment for viewing text direct from printed pages and a calculator attached for magnifying numerical calculations.
Getting assistance from staff
If you are using the library for the first time, contact a staff member to discuss the kind of assistance needed.
La Trobe students: Disability Liaison/Equity Officer, Ms Marita Quaglio on (+61 2) 6024 9628.
TAFE students: Disability Liaison Officer Ms Leanne Delaney (+61 2) 6055 6662.
Library assistance offered:
- library tours
- photocopying and enlarging print
- booking a computer workstation with access to assistive software
- retrieving items from the shelf
- extending the loan period for borrowed items
- research and using the library catalogue.
Wheelchair access
- The library entrance has tactile indicators and is on ground level.
- There is lift access to all levels.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet is in the foyer on ground level.
- Disabled parking is next to the library building, at the end of Lake Drive
- You can view the mobility maps to find out how to access campus buildings.
Shepparton
Getting assistance from staff
| What I want to do | Note | Contact number |
|---|---|---|
| Discuss my personal needs | Speak to the Disability Liaison/Equity Officer, Ms Marita Quaglio | (+61 2) 6024 9628 |
| Arrange a tour of the library | Ask at the service desk | |
| Get assistance with photocopying and enlarging print | Ask at the service desk | |
| Retrieve items from the shelf | Ask at the service desk | |
| Extend the loan period for my borrowed items | (+61 3) 5833 2644 | |
| Get help with research for my assignment or using the library catalogue | Appointment required | Iris Ambrose (+61 3) 5833 2640 Donna Wileman (+61 3 5833 2643) |
| Get assistance with wheelchair access | (+61 3) 5833 2644 | |
| Access reading material in an alternative format such as Braille, Daisy (digital talking book), MP3, text or PDF | Minimum 4 weeks' notice | Contact the Equality and Diversity Centre |
Wheelchair access
The library is located on the 1st floor of the TAFE McLean building (fronting Fryers Street). There is a lift in the TAFE Cowley building. Walk through the McLean building to Cowley; take the lift to the 1st floor, turn right from the lift and use the covered walkway to access the library.Mildura
Specialised computers and equipment
Specialised facilities include:
- a wheelchair accessible computer workstation in the TAFE computer room.
- a magnifying device for viewing text direct from printed pages.
Getting assistance from staff
| What I want to do | Note | Contact number |
|---|---|---|
| Discuss my personal needs | Speak to Tania Pearce, Student Services |
(+61 2) 5022 3778 |
| Arrange a tour of the library | Booking preferred |
(+61 2) 5051 4026 |
| Get assistance with photocopying and enlarging print | (+61 2) 5051 4026 | |
| Extend the loan period for my borrowed items | (+61 2) 5051 4026 | |
| Get help with research for my assignment or using the library catalogue | (+61 2) 5051 4026 | |
| Access reading material in an alternative format such as Braille, Daisy (digital talking book), MP3, text or PDF | Minimum 4 weeks' notice | Contact the Equality and Diversity Centre |
