Information for Disabled Users

Access

• Access via the Polwarth Building on the Foresterhill Campus (map)
• Ramp at the Cornhill Road entrance
• Ramp at the entrance near the Suttie Centre
• Lift on the main staircase of the Polwarth Building to all floors (the Library is on Floor 1)
• Lift in the Medical Library to all floors, but very narrow, with high control buttons
• Four floors with no internal steps; the Basement fire exit is very narrow and unsuitable for wheelchairs. Library staff are happy to bring material to wheelchair users requiring access to Basement material
• Accessible MFD (multi-function device for photocopying and scanning)
• Accessible lavatory for disabled staff and students available outside the Auditorium, Polwarth Building, very close to the Medical Library

Facilities

Two PCs with enhanced software and height-adjustable tables are available on Floor 1. Priority access is given to disabled users.

An Assistive Technology Booth is available on the Floor 1. This single occupancy room is available for use by disabled students. It provides assistive software for those who need it. The booth has swipe-card access for authorised users online booking is available for the booth. Further information is available on the Assistive Technology web pages.  

Further Information

The library guide Accessible Library Facilities and Services has more  information for disabled students.