Equal access to the library services
One of the criteria of the accession to the European Union was the equal access for the citizens – for those with disabilities, too – in each arena of the social life, mostly in the public bodies.
The equal access to the library services is guaranteed by the following
• the central library is in the downtown
• easily accessible both on foot and by means of public transport
• a ramp helps to enter the building that has full disabled access to all areas inside
• at the main entrance the door is automatic
• there is a lift in the public zone
• the user can ask for a wheelchair
• there are separate special lavatories for the disabled
• there is enough room between the bookshelves
• communication accessibility: at five information points as well as in the large room, those with hearing aid are assisted with induction loop
• flash lamp and fire alarm warn people as soon as fire is detected
• a special lane is marked out in the library in order to show the persons with visual impairments where to move along in the building
• Eclips Reader machine, Braille, JAWS Screen Reading software and magnifiers are at the disposal of the visually impaired
• several staff members have completed a basic course of sign language interpreter
• the title of ’Baby friendly place’ was awarded to our library by the National Committee for Support of Breastfeeding
• a Baby friendly room is waiting for nursing mothers and their babies
Further information can be asked by phone 76/500-557 and by emailing muszak [at] kjmk.hu