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Presentation of Checklist Access to libraries for Persons with Disabilities-IFLA Conference 2005 1/2

Gyda Skat Nielsen
and Birgitta Irvall

Presentation of Checklist Access to libraries for Persons with Disabilities

By Gyda Skat Nielsen
and Birgitta Irvall

Illstration:library user including the disabled, the aged and children Illstration: The Book Bus (a traveling library)

Physical Access

* Outside the library
* Getting into the library
* Access to materials and services

Outside the library

* Sufficient parking spaces marked with the international symbol for the disabled
* Parking close to the library entrance
* Clear and easy to read signposting
* Unobstructedand well lighted access paths to the entrance
* Smothand non-slip surface at the entrance
* If needed, a non-slip and not too steep ramp with railings next to the stairs
* Railing sat both sides of ramp
* Entry phone accessible for deaf users

Picture: Sufficient parking spaces marked with the international symbol for the disabled Picture: Smothand non-slip surface at the entrance

Getting into the library

* Sufficientspace in front of the door to allow a wheelchair to turn around
* Entrance door wide enough to allow a wheelchair to enter
* Automatic door opener reachable by a person in a wheelchair
* No doorsteps -for easy wheelchair access
* Glass doors marked to warn visually impaired persons
* Security checkpoints possible to pass through with a wheelchair/walker or other mobility aides
* Stairs and steps marked with a contrasting color
* Pictogram signs leading to elevators
* Well lighted elevators with buttons and signs in Braille and synthetic speech
* Elevator buttons reachable from a wheelchair

Picture: Elevator buttons reachable from a wheelchair

Access to materials and services

* The physical space
* Toilets
* Circulation desk
* Reference/information desk
* Children's department
* Department for persons with reading, hearing, and other disabilities

Picture: Chairs with sturdy armrests Picture: Computer table of varying heights throughout the library

The physical space

* Clear and easy-to-read signs with pictograms
* Shelves reachable from a wheelchair
* Reading and computer tables of varying heights throughout the library
* Chairs with sturdy armrests
* Unobstructed aisles between bookcases
* Visible and audible firealarm
* Staff trained to assist patrons in case of emergency

Toilets

* Clear signs with pictogram indicating the location of the toilets
* Door wide enough for a wheelchair to enter and sufficient space for a wheelchair to pull up next to the toilet seat
* Toilet with handles and flushing lever reachable for persons in wheelchairs
* Alarm button reachable for persons in a wheelchair
* Washbasin, mirror at the appropriate height

Picture: Clear signs with pictogram indicating the location of the toilets Picture: The lavatory room is considered for the wheelchair user

Circulation desk

* Adjustable desk
* Induction loop system for hearing impaired persons
* Chairs for elderly and disabled customers
* Accessible self-service circulation stations

Picture: Induction loop system for hearing impaired persons Picture: Accessible self-service circulation stations

Reference/information desk

* Adjustable desk
* Organized "queue system"in the waiting area
* Chairs suitable for elderly and disabled patrons
* Induction loop system for hearing impaired persons

Children's department

* Clear signs with pictograms leading to children's department
* A colored (yellow for visibility) tactile line leading to the children's department
* Unobstructed ailes between shelves
* Availibility of talking books and other special media
* Computers accessible for children with disabilities
* Shelves and picture book containers accessible from a wheelchair

Illustration: At the Children's department, some children read the talking books and others borrow the books