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Ferguson Library for Print Handicapped Students
Ferguson Library for Print Handicapped Students
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Contact |
Walt Tanner, Library Assistant; Peter Webster Head of Info Services |
Region(s) Served |
Nova Scotia |
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Phone
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902-420-5553; 902-420-5507 |
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Fax |
902-420-5561 |
Hours |
FT: 9:00-5:00 Mon-Fri (winter hours); 9:00-4:30 Mon-Fri (Summer hours)
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Email |
walt.tanner@smu.ca
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Web |
http://www.smu.ca
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Fees |
No fees |
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Address |
C/O Ferguson Library, St. Mary's University Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 3C3 |
Auspice |
Non-Profit |
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County |
Halifax County |
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The Ferguson Library for Print Handicapped Students provides free service in Atlantic Canada to post-secondary students in the community who have visual or physical impairments affecting the ability to read printed material. |
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Specific Service(s) |
Equipment, Library, Literature/Information, Other (Explained in Specific Service Notes) |
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Details |
Resources/loans are available in audio format as well as in text. The library has e-text, digital audio, MP3's and computer terminals with text-enlargement and speech capabilities. A Smart-view print-enlarger for paper items is also available. Interlibrary loan of material found at other institutions is available or arrangements can be made for transcription of an item. Individualized reference assistance is available through appointment. |
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Other |
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Details |
Post-secondary students. Must be qualified as a person with visual or physical impairment affecting their ability to read printed materials. |
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Visual |
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