Library Services for Users with Specially-Abled
The Central Library started facilities for specially-abled users with an aim to empower and encourage the users with specially-abled to easily access the library resources.
Inauguration of the Special Section
The Central library has a separate section named as “Visually impaired section/Braille Section” particularly for the users with visual impairments. It was inaugurated by Prof. Bijoy Boruah, Adjunct professor of Philosophy, IIT Delhi in 2018.
This section consist of having well-furnished room with one computer connected with internet and is reserved for users with visual impairments. For easy accessibility of resources, the computer has Refreshable Braille display (FOCUS40 Blue) Keyboard and JAWS (Job Access With Speech) Screen reader software aiming to help the visual impaired user for reading and writing through the braille keyboard.
Special/Braille Collection
The Central Library has a total 212 numbers of Braille collection of books, journals and magazines. All the Braille documents were gifted by Prof. Kishori Mohan Bhattacharya of Gauhati University handed over to Librarian in presence of Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. D.K. Bhattachrrya, Dr. Biren Das, Registrar and Dr. Mukesh Saikia University Librarian of Tezpur University. Along with that, one (01) Braille document is published by Tezpur University which contains the information about the Tezpur University.
WEB-OPAC link of the Braille documents: Intranet | Internet
Computer System for Specially-Abled Users
A computer system with internet connection having JAWS software or the visually special-abled users.
Wheel-Chair Facility
A special wheel chair has also been provided to the physically special users to easily access the library which is assisted by an attendant.
Washroom Facility
A special washroom facility is available for the specially-abled users which is located at the Ground Floor.
Ramp at the Entrance/Reading Halls Area
For easy movement of specially-abled users, the library has ramp provision at the entrance of the library and also in the reading halls areas with railing in side.
Map for Specially-Abled Users
A specially designed guide map is prepared for the specially-abled users which is available in the entrance notice board. Users can access easily to this map to get information about the facilities available in the Central Library.
