MacOdrum Library
The MacOdrum Library, named in honour of Carleton’s second president Murdoch Maxwell MacOdrum, contains a collection of more than two million items—books, microfilms, tapes, CDs, government documents, maps, periodicals and archival materials—as well as study space, reading rooms and café.
A computerized catalogue system provides access to the collection.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
15 accessible visitor parking spaces in P1. 4 accessible visitor parking spaces in small lot near Dunton Tower and tunnel entry. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrance
Accessible main entrance with ramp leads to level 2. Located next to the Quad.
Interior Entrance
Tunnel entrance leads to level 1. Choice of open entry, door entry, and elevator nearby.
Washrooms
Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on levels 1-3 (door openers). Accessible universal washrooms on levels 2 and 4 (door openers).
Telephones
There are no pay phones in the library.
Study Areas
Study facilities located throughout the library but there is a Study Centre for Persons with Disabilities located in Room 232.
Food/Beverages
Bridgehead on level 2 at entrance. Vending machine on level 2 in new wing. Easy access to Tunnel Junction and all cafeteria/lounge facilities in the Nideyinàn.
Elevators
5 elevators for public use. 1 elevator located at the tunnel entrance serves levels L1, L2, and 2. It features tactile buttons and an audible announcement system (beeps). 4 elevators are located centrally. 2 of them serve levels 1-3, and feature tactile buttons and an audible announcement system (beeps). The other 2 serve levels 1-4, and feature tactile and braille buttons and an audible announcement system (voice and beeps). Note: 1 elevator is for Library staff use only.
Classrooms
There are no general pool classrooms in this building.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.
Printing
For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.