About the Library: Accessibility

The Library at SUNY Geneseo supports an environment that is accessible to all by addressing, and when possible, facilitating the accessibility of electronic resources, print and physical library resources, physical spaces within the Library, and the web pages and virtual platforms used by members of the College community to access and use library services and resources.

Library accessibility guidelines and policies will reflect those of the College and the wider community. These guidelines will also adhere to the College principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion since disability awareness and accessibility are important components of these.

• Assistive Technology Room 

  Location: 2nd Floor (Main), Room 216

  The first of its kind for Geneseo's library, the Assistive Technology Room is a dual- purpose room that can be used as a private space for dictation, as well as for accessibility needs. Priority must be given to patrons with accessibility needs.

  This room includes:

  • Fast PC workstation with top-of-the-line processing power and memory
  • FUSION software: JAWS text-to-speech screen-reader and ZoomText screen magnifier
  • DRAGON speech-to-text dictation software
  • Headphones and thumbwheel mouse (ideal for patrons with limited hand mobility)
  • Motorized adjustable height desk
  • Bariatric ergonomic adjustable chair

• Microphones, headphones, thumbwheel mouse and digital voice recorders are available for loan at the CIT HelpDesk in the in the Main Floor of Milne Library. View CIT HelpDesk list and policies for technology available for loan.
   
• Earbuds are available for use. Members of the College community can request disposable earbuds by visiting the Service Desk in the Main Floor of Milne Library.
   
• Members of the College community can request books, DVDs, and other materials in the circulating collection using the library catalog (GLOCAT). Materials will be made available for pick up at the Service Desk in the Main Floor of Milne Library.
   
• Closed captioning for online meetings and transcripts for chats can be provided.
   
• The Library’s websites and applications are routinely scanned to verify web accessibility. Accessibility issues are communicated to stakeholders, and mitigated by appropriate methods.
   
• When licensing a new resource from a third-party vendor, the Library requests the vendor to supply a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).
   
• If a participant requires accommodations for equal participation in Library consultation appointments and/or instruction sessions, the Library will coordinate with the Office of Accessibility Services.
   

For questions regarding accessibility in the College Library, please contact Leah Root, Chair of the Library Accessibility Guidelines Team , at rootl@geneseo.edu.