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Accessible Technology Room
Mansfield Library
Room 209 on level 2 of the library provides a quiet area for students, faculty and staff to use, individually or in small groups for research and study. A variety of specialized accessibility hardware and software is available for use any time the library is open. You can reserve this space up to two weeks in advance then pick up the key card from the Information Center Check Out Desk.
Specialized equipment includes:
- Height adjustable tables
- Desktop Video Magnifier
- Computer workstation with scanner and large print keyboard
- Variety of software, including Read&Write Gold, Jaws, Dragon Naturally Speaking, MAGic, etc.
- White noise machine, headset with noise canceling microphone, whiteboard, comfortable lounge chair, etc.
To arrange for training in the use of specialized equipment or software contact IT Accessible Technology Services/ (406) 243-4357 (Voice), Email
Accessibility @ Missoula College
Payne Family Library
The area next to the study rooms, near the emergency exit at the library provides equipment focused on accessibility and student needs. Assistance is available at the library’s main desk.
Specialized equipment includes:
- Videophone for Sign Language Relay (406-203-0551)
- Projection Magnifier
- Large scanner that creates OCR pdfs or audio files from documents/books
- 1 computer workstation
- Software:
- Read&Write Gold
- Jaws
- Dragon
- Wynn
- Open Book
- MAGic
To arrange for training in the use of this equipment IT Accessible Technology Services/ (406) 243-4357 (Voice), Email