Location accessibility

The Library entrance is located on the 2^nd floor of the Barton Building. 

• Enter from the Barton Link doors (between the Barton and Macdonald-Stewart buildings); north-side and south-side entrances available (see Accessibility guide, p.4)
  • Automatic doors, push-to-open button activation
  • Ramp on the north-side entrance
  • Steep incline on the south-side entrance
  • Doors unlocked during regular Library opening hours
    • Card access may be enforced during extended study hours
• Enter using 1^st floor Barton Building entrance (across from the Horticulture Parking lot)
  • Follow hallway to the right, then turn left to enter the Macdonald-Stewart Building (through red double doors)
  • To use stairs
    • Partway down the hallway, use staircase MS#3 (on the left) to access the 2^nd floor
    • The Library entrance is located directly ahead
  • To use elevator
    • Continue down the hallway until you reach the General Receiving Area (on the right); the elevator is located directly opposite
    • Use the elevator to access the 2^nd floor; turn left
    • Walk past the seating area; use the silver doors to enter the Barton Link hallway
    • The Library entrance is located directly ahead

• Elevators: 1 internal elevator, 2000 kg capacity
  • Operates between 2^nd and 3^rd floors
  • Floor indication: visual only (floor indicator is above eye level)
  • Emergency two-way communication system
  • Braille: N/A
• Stairs: 2 staircases (at north-end, and south-end), between 2^nd and 3^rd floors
  • 2 flights of stairs
  • Slip-resistant surface
  • Handrails on one side
  • Uniform riser height

• Location: directly across from the Library entrance (2^nd Floor)
  • 1 single stall gender inclusive, includes grab bars and infant change table
  • Door opens outward, no automatic button
  • Braille on outside door
• Additional washrooms outside of the Library
  • On 1^st floor of Barton Building: women’s and men’s washrooms with several stalls each, no accessible stalls
    • Exit the main entrance of the Library (2nd floor) to enter the Barton Link hallway
    • Use the stairwell (on the left) to access the 1st floor; turn right, enter the Barton Building ahead
    • Washrooms will be on the right
  • On 2^nd floor of Macdonald-Stewart Building: 2 gender-inclusive washrooms with several stalls each, including one large accessible stall with grab bars
    • Exit the main entrance of the Library (2nd floor) to enter the Barton Link hallway; walk past the Café
    • Enter the Macdonald-Stewart Building ahead; walk past the seating area, and continue straight (towards the Raymond Building)
    • Washrooms will be on the left

• Location on 2^nd floor: nearest water fountain is in the Barton Link hallway
  • Approach: unobstructed, toe and knee clearance  
  • Bottle fill station: operated by sensor  
  • Drinking fountain: operated by push bars mounted on front and side  
• Location on 3^rd floor: directly across from the Group Study Room (Room 308)  
  • Approach: limited toe and knee clearance
  • Bottle fill station: operated by sensor
  • Drinking fountain: operated by push bars mounted on front and side 

• Location: 2^nd floor, the Library’s main floor, to the left of the entrance
  • Features:  counter height and standard height desk available
  • Privacy: none (ask staff for alternatives)
  • Sound level: talking; high traffic area

• Study spaces
  • variety of workspaces and seating available
    • standard-height desks
    • chairs with wheels and no armrests
• Stacks
  • books are shelved on the lowest and highest shelves with varying space between stacks
• Sound level
  • low conversational
• Flooring
  • year-round low-pile carpet, high contrast between the floor and walls
• Lighting
  • natural light from windows
  • overhead fluorescent lighting
• Equipment
  • 1 uPrint machine
  • 2 scanners  
  • 1 microfiche/microfilm readers
  • 2 laptop screens
  • 1 self-check machine
  • 2 guest computer workstations
  • 5 computer workstations
• 2 Bookable Study Rooms
  • Capacity: 8 each
• 24-hour Study Space
  • Located outside of the Library main entrance, 2^nd floor
  • Includes counter height desks with stools, standard-height desks with chairs (no armrests, wheels), and standard-height desks with benches  
  • 7 computer workstations
  • 1 laptop screen  
  • 2 uPrint machines
• E-Zone Classroom  
  • Located next to the Administration Office (room 207) on 2^nd floor
  • Includes 1 podium and projector (for teaching)
  • 20 computer workstations with chairs (no armrests, wheels)
  • 1 fixed whiteboard

• Study spaces: variety of workspaces and seating available
  • standard-height desks and tables
  • counter-height desks
  • chairs with wheels and no armrests
  • graduate storage cabinets
• Stacks
  • books are shelved on the lowest and highest shelves with varying space between stacks
• Sound level
  • silent
• Flooring
  • year-round low-pile carpet
• Lighting
  • natural light from windows
  • overhead fluorescent lighting
• Equipment
  • 1 uPrint machine
  • 1 text magnifier
  • 7 laptop screens
  • 7 computer workstations
• 1 Bookable Study Room
  • Capacity, 10