Welcome. The WVU Libraries are committed to providing access to information resources and services to all WVU students, staff, and faculty on an equal basis.

Adaptive Technology

The WVU Libraries provide adaptive computing devices to meet the research needs of persons with visual, learning and other disabilities. Adaptive Technology is located in Evansdale Library, Health Sciences Library and the Downtown Campus Library.

Equipment & Software

Pentium computer equipped with text magnification, text reading, and voice recognition software: Jaws for Windows Kurzweil 3000 Dragon Naturally Speaking

CCTV reader to enlarge printed material Scanner Tape recorder Laser printer Adjustable height workstations

Contacts

For additional information please contact:

Evansdale Library Beth Royall beth.royall@mail.wvu.edu or 293-4696 x 5110

Health Sciences Library Virginia Bender vbender@wvu.edu or 293-1921

Downtown Campus Library Beth Toren btoren@wvu.edu or 293-4040 x4018

For information on other support services for WVU students with disabilities contact: Disability Services, 215 Student Services Center, 304-293-6700

Physical Access

Downtown Campus Library Evansdale Library Health Sciences Library

Math Library West Virginia and Regional History Collection

Policies

• Adaptive technology equipment is available only to individuals with disabilities

• Users who require assistance will be referred to the library contact person

• Users who require software training will be referred to Disability Services and Academic Information Services for assessment and training

• The equipment is available during regular operating hours

• Computers are secured with a password that must be entered by the library staff

• Assistance in retrieving books and making photocopies may also be arranged through the library contact person