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
Designated Parking
Four designated parking spaces in front of the building near the tunnel entrance.
Exterior Entrance
Two accessible exterior entrances: from quad onto level 2 and tunnel entrance from outside leading to tunnel elevator.
Tunnel Access
Accessible by elevator.
Elevators
One elevator from the tunnel to the lobby outside the library. Two elevators service all levels (1 to 5), and two elevators service levels 1 to 3 only.
Washrooms
Fully accessible washrooms on levels 4 and 5 in the new wing. Accessible washrooms on levels 1 to 3 in the new wing, but the doors are narrower than standard. There will be fully accessible washrooms on all levels after renovations are completed in Fall 2016.
Telephones
There are no pay phones in the library.
Classroom Areas
Not applicable.
Study Areas
Study facilities located throughout the library but there is a Study Centre for Persons with Disabilities located in Room 232.
Food/Beverages
Page Break Starbucks 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 University Centre.
Existing Obstacles
Some inaccessible washrooms on all floors.
Remarks/Hints
The library’s contact person for persons with disabilities, Heather Cross, can be reached at 613-520-2600 (ext. 8186).