The Health Sciences Library has been recertified as a VisitAble advocate, which underscores the library’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all visitors and employees.
As part of the recertification process, every member of the staff completed a comprehensive training module designed to ensure that they are fully prepared to serve, welcome, and accommodate individuals with disabilities. In addition to the training, the Health Sciences Library took further steps to enhance accessibility within the library, including the installation of automated doors that provide easy access from the lobby to the quiet study area.
The director of the library, Bart Ragon, shared his thoughts on this achievement: "We are honored to receive the VisitAble recertification. It reflects our continuous efforts to create a space where everyone feels welcome and supported. The new automated doors are just one example of how we are enhancing accessibility for all our visitors."
Kimberley Barker, Librarian for Belonging & Community Engagement, added: "Accessibility lies at the heart of libraries- access to collections, access to services and assistance, and access to the physical space. We embrace our VisitAble certification as it not only ensures that accessibility remains at the forefront of our plans but also signals to our users that their ability to use the library digitally and physically is very important to us."
The Health Sciences Library has been recertified as a VisitAble advocate, which underscores the library’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all visitors and employees.
As part of the recertification process, every member of the staff completed a comprehensive training module designed to ensure that they are fully prepared to serve, welcome, and accommodate individuals with disabilities. In addition to the training, the Health Sciences Library took further steps to enhance accessibility within the library, including the installation of automated doors that provide easy access from the lobby to the quiet study area.
The director of the library, Bart Ragon, shared his thoughts on this achievement: "We are honored to receive the VisitAble recertification. It reflects our continuous efforts to create a space where everyone feels welcome and supported. The new automated doors are just one example of how we are enhancing accessibility for all our visitors."
Kimberley Barker, Librarian for Belonging & Community Engagement, added: "Accessibility lies at the heart of libraries- access to collections, access to services and assistance, and access to the physical space. We embrace our VisitAble certification as it not only ensures that accessibility remains at the forefront of our plans but also signals to our users that their ability to use the library digitally and physically is very important to us."