Accessible and Alternate Formats of Library Materials Expand All + Collapse All - The Library offers a variety of services to help people with print disabilities use our collections. The Library provides services to improve the accessibility of Library collections. Please note that the Library remediates materials used for assignments and research; the Accessible Learning Centre deals with course readings and required course materials.SensusAccess: Online Self-Service OCR and RemediationSensusAccess is a new AI-based web tool that will automatically do OCR, convert to Word, ePub, HTML or mp3, and tag pdfs. You upload a document and results are emailed to your Laurier email address, usually within minutes. It's available to anyone with a Laurier email address.Access SensusAccess here.SensusAccess is not perfect and will produce errors. If you need better accuracy for Library materials you are converting, please see our remediation services below, or contact libaccessibility@wlu.ca.Electronic Books and Download LimitsMany of the library's books are available in electronic format. For help in locating ebooks see Finding ebooks.If our electronic book platforms are not accessible for you, request a more accessible format of an ebook.If you run into problems with download limits, we can download books for you. We can also compile sections into one file, or split large files into sections, for easier use with your screen reading software. Request both services using the Alternate Format Request Form on our web site, the Request Alternate Format For Print Disabled Users link in Omni, or email us at libaccessibility@wlu.ca.Print DigitizationBooksThe Library can scan print books that we own. For books we don't own we request scanning through ACE, a shared Ontario university library book digitization service. Books are scanned in Toronto and kept in a shared online ACE repository you can search. An ACE token is required for ACE and other digitization services. Tokens are available to people with print disabilities.To request digitization, first search Omni and the ACE repository. If you don't find what you need there, place a request through the Alternate Format Request Form on our web site, the Request Alternate Format For Print Disabled Users link in Omni, or email us at libaccessibility@wlu.ca. For instructions seeGetting Library books in accessible formatsLearn how to search ACE (YouTube)Book Chapters and ArticlesThe library will scan print journal articles and chapters of books in its collection. For more information and instructions see Scan on Demand.Format of Digitized Books or ArticlesScans are done with basic OCR. If you require additional accessibility features or format conversion please request these in our Alternate Format Request Form, or contact libaccessibility@wlu.ca.Format ConversionThe Library can convert PDF files to Word, HTML, or ePub formats or vice versa. We also add accessibility features as described below.SensusAccess can convert to additional formats, including Braille and Mp3.To request format conversion, use the Alternate Format Request Form on our web site, the Request Alternate Format For Print Disabled Users link in Omni, or email us at libaccessibility@wlu.ca.Adding Accessibility Features: File RemediationOptionsThe Library offers remediation services to add accessibility features to Library materials. There are two options:For self-service and quick turnaround, but less accuracy, use SensusAccess.For more accuracy, contact libaccessibility@wlu.ca with your request.Please note that required course readings are remediated by the Accessible Learning Centre.RequestsPlease note your remediation needs in our Alternate Format Request Form on our web site, the Request Alternate Format For Print Disabled Users link in Omni, or email us at libaccessibility@wlu.ca.TimelinesWe normally remediate within 2 business days. If you have a large volume of requests (e.g. more than 10), we will work with you to prioritize them and work out a schedule.Book scans take 2-3 business days if Laurier owns the book and it is available on the shelf, or 1-2 weeks if scanned by ACE. What We Can Do: Articles and Book ChaptersFor articles or book chapters, we can do OCR, convert to Word, HTML or ePub or improve PDF accessibility through tagging.We clean up files, create headings, ensure properly formatted lists, and do basic level table tagging.What We Can Do: BooksFor books, we can do OCR, convert to Word, HTML, or ePub.We create chapter headings for navigation, and add bookmarks in PDF files. We can also split files into chapter sections or compile sections into one larger file. If you need additional remediation for specific chapters please let us know.Page Number LookupIf you use a screen reader and need help with identifying page numbers so you can cite, contact us at libaccessibility@wlu.ca and we can help.Service Request FormUse of our alternate format services requires an ACE token.Once you have a token, to use our services you can:Fill out the Alternate Format Request Form, orUse the Request an Alternate Format For Print Disabled Users link in Omni, orEmail libaccessibility@wlu.caWe are happy to get requests in whatever way works best for you.Privacy and ConfidentialityThe Library Library requires an ACE token to verify your eligibility for alternate format materials under copyright law.Requesting alternate format services using your ACE token will identify you to Library Accessibility Staff so they can process your request. Your identity will not be shared for any other purpose.Your token number is used only for service delivery. Your token information is not kept in any of our Library systems, or associated in any way with your Library or university accounts.If you have questions or concerns about privacy please contact libaccessibility@wlu.ca.