Library Technology & Facilities: Technology for Accessibility
Assistive Technology and Accommodations in the Libraries
The libraries welcome all users, and endeavor to diminish barriers to information access. Not all information formats are inherently accessible to all users, so the library provides access to a variety of assistive technologies to foster independent use of library resources. If the technology available does not meet the needs of a user with a disability, suitable accommodations will be made, in collaboration with the user and the Center for Accessibility.
Assistive Technology at Each Library
Headphones are available in all libraries.
All public computers in the libraries are equipped with:
Widows OS
- the JAWS screen reader
- ZoomText
- Windows Narrator
- Windows Magnifier
- Windows Onscreen Keyboard
- Windows Speech Recognition
Elevators
The William J. Spangler Library has three levels. Wheelchair-accessible elevators provide access to the upper and lower levels of the library. The elevators are key-operated; please ask a staff member for assistance.
Assistive Technology
Humanware 16i
This equipment can
- Magnify print or objects placed under the camera
- Save or import documents in text, PDF or JPG format
- Convert text and PDF using OCR technology and read them aloud.
Reveal 16i has many features to make working with print or sound easier for print-challenged users.
The library at the Worthington Center Atlantic City Campus is located on the lowest level of the campus building. A ramp beside the staircase provides access to the space.
Assistive Technology
Humanware 16i
This equipment can
- Magnify print or objects placed under the camera
- Save or import documents in text, PDF or JPG format
- Convert text and PDF using OCR technology and read them aloud.
Reveal 16i has many features to make working with print or sound easier for print-challenged users.
The library at the Cape May County Campus is located on the second level of the building, above the cafeteria area. There is a passenger elevator located just outside the library
Assistive Technology
Humanware 16i
This equipment can
- Magnify print or objects placed under the camera
- Save or import documents in text, PDF or JPG format
- Convert text and PDF using OCR technology and read them aloud.
Reveal 16i has many features to make working with print or sound easier for print-challenged users.
To the extent possible, the library works to ensure that the online information that it provides is accessible to all users.
Library Web Site
The library web site is designed with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards in mind. All content under the control of the library should be accessible; please let us know if there is a problem.
The library provides links to resources published by other organizations, which may not adhere to accessibility standards. The library has no control over the design of external sites.
Library Catalog
The library catalog is managed by the Atlantic County Library System. For optimal accessibility, use the library catalog in Accessibility Mode. The link to the Accessibility Mode is contained in the header. Visually, it is located at the top of the screen, on the right side.
Subscription-Based Resources
Many of the research tools to which the library subscribes include accessibility features, like read-aloud functions for text documents, zoom capabilities, and high-contrast text.
Ebsco, one of our major database vendors, offers an Accessibility Navigation Guide.
ProQuest also provides some assistance with accessibility features.
Not all full-text documents are equally accessible. If you encounter a document that does not work with your screen reader, please reach out to the library or the Center for Accessibility for assistance.
More Assistive Technology
The Center for Accessibility offers many more tools than are available in the library to support students with disabilities. Many of these resources can be hand-carried, and are lent to students for the entire term. Other support services and accommodations are available, too. Be sure toe consult with the Center for Accessibility to make sure that you have all the tools you need to be successful in your studies at Atlantic Cape.
Supporting Different Abilities
Getting In
All of the libraries have accessible entrances.
Multi-levels
The Spangler Library, in Mays Landing, is our only multi-level facility. Wheelchair-accessible elevators provide access to all levels. Elevators are key-operated; please ask a staff member for help.
Restrooms
In Mays Landing and Cape May County, wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available just outside the library. In Atlantic City, all public restrooms are located off the central lobby.
Desks, Keyboards, Books
Need help finding a desk you can use, a special keyboard? Need a book from the stacks? Please let us know.
Don't use a keyboard or mouse? Windows Text to Speech app is available on all library machines using the Windows operating system.
Reading Print Documents
Humanware Reveal 16i
This equipment can
- Magnify print or objects placed under the camera
- Save or import documents in text, PDF or JPG format
- Convert text and PDF using OCR technology and read them aloud.
Reveal 16i has many features to make working with print or sound easier for print-challenged users.
Using Computers
Windows
All computers in the libraries running on the Windows platform are equipped with
- Jaws (screen reader)
- ZoomText (magnifier)
- Fusion (integrates Jaws amd ZoomText)
- Windows Magnifier
- Windows Narrator
- Windows Onscreen Keyboard
- Windows Speech Recognition
Library Catalog
The library catalog is maintained by the Atlantic County Library System. For optimal accessibility, use the library catalog in Accessibility Mode. The link to the Accessibility Mode is contained in the header. Visually, it is located at the top of the screen, on the right side.
Subscription Databases
Many of our subscription databases include accessibility functions for reading text aloud, or magnifying text, or changing contrast.
Ebsco, one of our major database vendors, offers an Accessibility Navigation Guide.
ProQuest also provides some assistance with accessibility features.
Full-Text Items
Some documents that are provided as full-text in our subscription databases are less accessible than we would wish. If you encounter a document that does not work with your screen reader, please reach out to the library or the Center for Accessibility for assistance.
Speech to Text
Prefer to compose out loud? Machines in the labs support text to speech.
Windows OS:
- Windows Speech Recognition
Media Subtitles
All media created in the library (tutorials, instructional videos) have embedded subtitles.
Most of the titles in our subscription media package have embedded subtitles.
Communicating with Staff
Please let us know your preferred method of communication. We'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Reading Print Documents
Humanware Reveal 16i
This equipment can
- Magnify print or objects placed under the camera
- Save or import documents in text, PDF or JPG format
- Convert text and PDF using OCR technology and read them aloud.
Reveal 16i has many features to make working with print or sound easier for print-challenged users.
Using Computers
Windows
All computers in the libraries running on the Windows platform are equipped with
- Jaws (screen reader)
- ZoomText (magnifier)
- Fusion (integrates Jaws amd ZoomText)
- Windows Magnifier
- Windows Narrator
- Windows Onscreen Keyboard
- Windows Speech Recognition
Library Catalog
The library catalog is maintained by the Atlantic County Library System. For optimal accessibility, use the library catalog in Accessibility Mode. The link to the Accessibility Mode is contained in the header. Visually, it is located at the top of the screen, on the right side.
Subscription Databases
Many of our subscription databases include accessibility functions for reading text aloud, or magnifying text, or changing contrast.
Ebsco, one of our major database vendors, offers an Accessibility Navigation Guide.
ProQuest also provides some assistance with accessibility features.
Full-Text Items
Some documents that are provided as full-text in our subscription databases are less accessible than we would wish. If you encounter a document that does not work with your screen reader, please reach out to the library or the Center for Accessibility for assistance.
Speech to Text
Prefer to compose out loud? Machines in the labs support text to speech.
Windows OS:
- Windows Speech Recognition