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Computer-based Assistive Technology: FAQ #2

Where can I find these resources in the library?

At this time, these resources are only available at the Main Library at 100 Larkin Street in Civic Center.



PERSONAL COMPUTERS (ENHANCED WORKSTATIONS)

A number of workstations throughout the building are equipped as follows:

2nd Floor:

Library for the Blind and Print Disabled: Internet access, JAWS, Open Book (Ruby edition), Refreshable Braille display with Megadots and embosser, VERA reading station (stand-alone), Word, Excel, ZoomText Xtra.


3rd Floor (check at the Paging Desk):

AV Room: Internet access, Inspiration, Read & Write, Word, Excel, WYNN, and ZoomText Xtra + VERA reading station (stand-alone).

Glass Study Room: Internet access, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Kurzweil 3000, Word, Excel, and ZoomText Xtra.


4th Floor (check at the Paging desk):

AV Room: Internet access, JAWS, Open Book, Word, Excel and ZoomText Xtra.


5th Floor (for availability contact the Government Information Center reference desk at 557-4500):

AV Room: Internet access, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Word, Excel and ZoomText Xtra.



TALKING PUBLIC ACCESS TERMINALS (ADDED ACCESS TERMINALS)

A number of terminals equipped with ZoomText Xtra provide access to the Library's online catalog and Reference Databases. Staff on each floor of the Main Library can direct you to these terminals:

1st Floor: Deaf Services Center

2nd Floor: Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

3rd Floor: International Center

4th Floor: Art and Music Center

5th Floor: Government Information Center


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