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.

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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 Entrances

Accessible main entrance with ramp leads to level 2. Located next to the Quad.

Interior Entrances

Tunnel entrance leads to level 1. Choice of open entry, door entry, and elevator nearby.

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.

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.

Classrooms

There are no general pool classrooms in this building.

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.

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.

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).