Disabilities Services
Library Accessibility for Users with Disabilities
The library is committed to ensuring equitable access for all users, including those with temporary or permanent disabilities. We provide a supportive environment, enabling users to access library services and resources with ease, both physically and online.
Physical Accessibility:
The library offers facilities designed to accommodate users with disabilities, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive environment.Online Accessibility:
Digital resources are made accessible, allowing seamless navigation and usage.Support Services:
Users are encouraged to inform library staff about specific support needs. Assistance is readily available at the service desks or task force desks.
These initiatives aim to provide users with disabilities an equal learning experience, ensuring they benefit as much as other UUM patrons.
Assistance
The library is dedicated to providing personalized support for users with disabilities. If you require special assistance in accessing library services or materials, please reach out to us in advance to make the necessary arrangements.
Dedicated Staff Support:
A library staff member can be assigned to assist you with accessing resources, services, or tools.Advance Notification:
Please contact us at least 3 days in advance during office hours to ensure your needs are accommodated.
Information & User Services Division
Perpustakaan Sultanah Bahiyah, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah.
Facilities & Accessibility
To make your visiting to the library is smooth and accessible by any tool you use, we have taken it into consideration in our building plan and manage to setup an appropriate facilities to cope with the situations.
Main Building Access – The Main Library premise can be accessed from Ground Floor using a special ramp or inclined plane for wheelchair or applicable which located at the right side of the front foyer entrance. (Beside a Smart Reading Room & Auditorium 1). From here you can reach the glass door near the Auditorium 1 and take a lift that provides access to all levels.
New Building Access – The same facilities also available if you access at the New Building from the Ground floor. Just follow the inclined path until you reach the entrance door. A lift that provides access to all levels is available for your convenience.
Study Seating’s – All study desk or carrel that available in the library premises are adapted to the needs of disability users and can be used accordingly.
Toilets – All toilets in the New Library building have been specially made to adjust with the disability users as the special toilets are available in every levels.
Tactile Floors Paving – For the users who hare visually impaired difficulties, a tactile paving or yellow truncated domes lines are available along the inclined plane and straight to the library entrance at the Ground Floor of the main building.
Lift’s – As mentioned earlier there are lift’s available in both library buildings and can be used or access easily by any users. But it is important to mentioned that the lift at the main building is quite small or compact in space size compared to the lift at the new building.
Study Room – A special study room for disabled person especially for those who have visually impaired difficulty is available at the main building, third level and can be used or accommodate almost immediately if the user wish to.
Parking – A special parking space for disabled users also available at both library buildings where you can park your vehicles and reached the entrance easily in close distanced.
Using the Collections
The library ensures its collections are strategically placed and arranged to make it easy and convenient for all users, including those with disabilities, to retrieve materials.
General Collection Location
Located on the Ground Floor of the PSB New Building, making it accessible from all directions.
Features wide stairs and lifts to ensure easy access to all levels of the library.
Other collections follow similar arrangements with clear and accurate signboards for guidance.
Arrangement of Shelves
Shelves are arranged with ample space of 4 feet (1.2 meters) between them, ensuring smooth movement for all users, including those using wheelchairs or walking aids.
Step stools are provided to assist users in reaching books placed on higher shelves.
This thoughtful design ensures a comfortable and inclusive environment for everyone in the library.
W3C Accessibility
On the right side of this website, you will find a W3C Accessibility icon designed specifically to assist individuals with visual impairments while accessing or browsing the internet.
Features
Navigation Tools: A range of tools are available to adjust the website’s interface to suit your needs, ensuring an accessible browsing experience.
Customizable Views: By clicking on the tools, the website interface will adapt according to your preferences, allowing you to navigate comfortably.
Reset Option: If you wish to return to the original view, simply click the Reset link provided, and the browser will revert to its normal condition.
This feature ensures that the website remains inclusive and user-friendly for everyone.