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Accessibility in the Library

Accessibility in the Library

Torreyson Library is committed to providing equitable and accessible resources and services.

For Help Contact:
Front desk, first floor: (501) 450-3174

Getting to the Library

Parking and Shuttle Routes

The UCA Physical Plant provides a map showing accessible parking lots, building entrances, and shuttle routes for the entire campus.

Building Entrance

Universal entry to the Torreyson Library is provided at the south (front) entrance, with power-assisted doors. Ramp access is west of the main entrance.

The north entrance leads through Starbucks. This entrance is locked when Starbucks is closed, although the rest of the library may be open. The north entrance door is not power-assisted.

Library Facility

Collaborative Area

The 1st floor of the library is designated as a collaborative workspace. There are two accessible individual study rooms located on the west side of the building, one next to the elevators and the other near the Archives. 

Quiet Area

The 2nd floor west wing of the library is designated as a quiet study space. An accessible individual study room is located next to the west elevator.

Elevators

Elevators on both the east and west sides of the library provide access to the 1st and 2nd floors only. Both elevators have Braille and tactile numbering and lettering, both outside and inside.

Drinking Fountains

Accessible drinking fountains are located on the 1st and 2nd floors just east of the large study rooms and south of the vending machines. Select fountains on both floors are equipped with hydration stations to fill water bottles.

Lactation Suite

A Lactation Suite is available to provide nursing mothers with a private, sanitary, and comfortable room to express, collect, and/or store breast milk. The Torreyson Library Lactation Suite is located on the southwest end of the 2nd floor. Contact the front desk for access to the library’s Lactation Suite. There are additional locations throughout campus.

Restrooms

Gender-neutral, accessible restrooms are on the first floor across from the west elevator. These restrooms are also equipped with changing tables.

Service Animal Policy

The library allows service animals as outlined in the UCA Board Policy 414 regarding animals on campus.

Sensory Friendly Space

The library’s sensory-friendly room is located on the first floor of the library in room 117 on the far east side of the building. For more information about the room and its contents, please see the Sensory Friendly Space guide. Please note: Sensory/ Wellness kits are available for checkout at the front desk.

Technology

Assistive Technology

  • JAWS computer software is available on the accessible desktop computers near the front desk.
  • Braille keyboards are available upon request at the Computer Support Office or the front desk.
  • For assistance with changing computer settings, please visit the Computer Support Office next to the computer lab.

Other assistive technology resources can be accessed through UCA’s Office of Accessibility Resources and Services.

Headphones

Headphones are available for check-out at the front desk on the first floor of the library.

Request an Accommodation

If you or a guest requires an accommodation that you do not see listed here, please call our front desk for immediate support. If you would like to suggest that the library implement an accessible feature in the future, please fill out our Accommodation Request Form

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