Information for students with a disability
The Library endeavours to ensure that all students have equity of access to all Library resources. Assistance by Library staff will be provided when required.
Services
Students with disabilities seeking library assistance should contact the Disability Liaison Officer at their home campus.
Library staff may help users with disabilities, by:
- Collecting books from the shelves.
- Posting material to home-bound students. Students who are referred to the Library via the Campus Disability Liaison Officer may request material to be posted to their home address. Return postage will be borne by the student.
- Making arrangements with students to nominate a person to collect and return resources on their behalf.
- Assisting in the use of the Library catalogue, electronic databases and other services.
- Photocopying assistance by prior arrangement, with the cost of photocopying being borne by the student, using the student's own photocopy account.
Berwick
Library accessibility
- Entrance on ground level
Accessible toilet
- Campus foyer
Collection access
- All collections accessible
- Catalogue terminal accessible by wheelchair
- Staff assistance available - by prior arrangement
Information and assistance
- For further information please contact the Library on 1300 552 567,
libinfo@federation.edu.au or chat
Brisbane
Library accessibility
- Library located on Level 7
- Access via stairs or lift from entrance level
Accessible toilet
- Near Library entrance, Level 7
Collection access
- Catalogue terminal accessible by wheelchair
- Staff assistance available - by prior arrangement, please contact the Disability and Learning Access Unit (DLAU) for more information.
Gippsland
Library accessibility
- Entrance on ground level
- Lift available to all levels
- External entry to upstairs group study space can be arranged on request
- Height adjustable desk
Accessible toilet
- Level 0 - entrance level
Collection access
- All collections accessible
- Catalogue terminal accessible by wheelchair
- Staff assistance available - by prior arrangement
Information and assistance
- For further information please contact the Library on 1300 552 567,
libinfo@federation.edu.au or chat
Mt Helen
Library accessibility
- Entrance on ground level
- Lift available to all levels
Facilities and equipment
- PC workstations, (includes adjustable chair) on three levels of the library
Accessible toilet
- Level 0 - entrance level
- Level 9 - basement level
Collection access
- All collections accessible
- Catalogue terminal accessible by wheelchair
- Staff assistance available - by prior arrangement
Information and assistance
- For further information please contact the Library on 1300 552 567,
libinfo@federation.edu.au or chat
SMB
Library accessibility
- Library is single story (front entrance is via automatic doors)
- Accessible toilet
Collection access
- All collections accessible
- Catalogue terminal accessible by wheelchair
- Staff assistance available - by prior arrangement
Information and assistance
- For further information please contact the Library on 1300 552 567,
libinfo@federation.edu.au or chat
Wimmera
Library accessibility
- Library located on Level 2, Building C
- Access via stairs or lift from entrance level
Accessible toilet
- Near Library entrance, Level 2
Collection access
- All collections accessible
- Catalogue terminal accessible by wheelchair
- Staff assistance available - by prior arrangement
Information and assistance
- Disability and Learning Access Unit (DLAU)
- Ballarat and Wimmera - 03 5327 9470
- Gippsland and Berwick campuses - 03 5122 6425
- Apprenticeship and trainee - 03 5327 8323
Email: disability@federation.edu.au
Document Delivery Services
Library materials in formats suitable for people with disabilities (e.g. talking books) can be identified through Libraries Australia and requested through Document Delivery Services.
Phone: 5327 9597
Email: docdel@federation.edu.au
Disability Liaison Unit and Officers
For further information or to make an appointment, please visit the Disability Support Services page.