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CvSU Library Manual of Operations

d. Access to Materials and Services

All parts of the library are accessible to the
persons with disabilities.
 The space is logically arranged with clear signs
and a floor plan posted close to the entrance.
 Wheelchairs were able to move around inside the
whole library.
 There is an elevator to be able to transfer into
the different levels/floors of the library.
 There are no doorsteps in all doors of the library
sections.
 Charging desks.
o Counter desks is located close to the
entrance.
o Priority lane is provided for elderly,
pregnant and disabled customers.
o Waiting chairs for elderly, pregnant and
disabled customers are also provided.
 A certain number of reading chairs, tables and
computer workstations are dedicated for elderly
and disabled customers.
 Book Shelves.
o Shelves reachable from a wheelchair.
o Unobstructed aisles between bookshelves.
 Clear and easy-to-read signs with pictograms.
 There is one toilet for disabled persons in every
level/floor of the University Library, equipped
with the following:
o clear signs with pictogram indicating the
location of the toilets;
o door wide enough for a wheelchair to enter
and sufficient space for a wheelchair to
turn around;
o room enough for a wheelchair to pull up
next to the toilet seat; and
o toilet with handles and flushing lever
reachable for persons in wheelchairs.
 Visible and audible fire alarm.
 Staff trained to assist patrons in case of
emergency.

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