If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Please contact Kathy Plodowski at (574) 520-4380.
For assistance on campus, contact the Disability Support Services, (574) 520-4832 (voice).
Adaptive Technology Room
All lab computers are equipped with TextHelp Read & Write. More equipment is available in the Adaptive Technology Room. The adaptive technology room is reserved for IU students who need to use adaptive software, specialty keyboards, or adjustable height desks. All print jobs from the adaptive technology room go to the printer in the Hammes Information Commons.
Special Needs Software
On All Computers
- Fusion
- TextHelp Read & Write (available on all STC lab stations)
On Computer #3
- Dragon Naturally Speaking Software
On Computer #4 (With adjustable height table)
- Webcam available for ZOOM classes
Reader
The library does not provide Readers. IU South Bend students should make requests for Readers through the Office of Disability Support Services. Guests should make their requests through their local Vocational Rehabilitation agency. For vocational rehabilition services locations, check out the IN.gov website.
Retrieving Books
Any IU faculty, staff, or student may use Request Delivery in IUCAT to put holds on items for them. Staff at IU Libraries pull corresponding copies every weekday morning and ship to the appropriate "home library." Faculty, staff, or students will be notified through their IU email account when items are ready to be picked up.
In addition, for anyone in the building who would like immediate assistance, staff are willing to retrieve books as time permits.
Last reviewed: 07/2023