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Accessibility

We strive to ensures our facilities are accessible for all. While we work toward an accessible experience for all library users, we are aware that barriers exist and alternative arrangements are sometimes necessary. We aim to provide whatever supports are required. Please contact us with any concerns at kelly.library@utoronto.ca.

Please consider registering with the University of Toronto Accessibility Services if you have a disability so you are eligible to access their full suite of services.

Kelly Library staff are happy to help if you have special needs by looking up titles in the library catalogue, retrieving materials from the stacks and helping sign materials out from the library. Learn more about the accessibility of our collection or identify yourself to staff at the Loans and Information desk for assistance.

Physical facilities

Entrance

At the west side of the Kelly Library entrance portico there is a ramp from street level to the raised platform in front of the library; the Kelly Library entrance is at the same level as the raised platform. There is a power-assisted door with a push-plate to enter the lobby of the building, and another power-assisted door with a push-plate between the lobby and the library itself.

Elevators

There are two elevators from the ground floor to the second, third and fourth floors. No elevator button is higher than 126 cm above the floor; all have braille characters. There is an audio announcement when the elevator door opens at each floor.

Washrooms

There are two gender-neutral, accessible washrooms on the east side of the ground floor of the Kelly Library: one in the Kelly Café, the other in the east study area. The doors are opened and locked with a push button. The overhead lights, and all fixtures are all operated by motion sensor. There is a grab bar next to the toilet.

Computer access

There is one computer workstation on the ground floor of the Kelly Library which has a desktop 76 cm above the floor; most computer workstations in the library have a desktop 71 cm above the floor. Almost all computers in the library are equipped with magnification software; many also have text narration software.

The library has one accessible computer workstation on the ground floor. Using a button, you can raise or lower the desk surface.

Bookshelves

The aisles between bookshelves on the second and third floors are almost all at least 90 cm wide. There are a small number of aisles which are narrower, occasionally as little as 77 cm wide. The book stacks are over two metres high. Books are shelved at all levels including the top and bottom shelves. There are a number of rolling step stools throughout the stacks. Please contact staff at the Loans and Information desk for assistance.