Luria Library FAQ

The Library collaborates with the Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) office to provide assistive technology equipment in the building. For a complete list of assistive technology equipment at SBCC contact the DSPS office at (805) 965-0581 extension 2364 or email dspshelp@sbcc.edu.

• The library has 2 accessible computers on the 1st floor for people with disabilities. Priority use will be given to DSPS students.
  • Kurzweil 3000 (screen reader for learning disabilities). The program reads text scanned from a book or document or it can open and read a word processing file. The original page layout, including pictures and charts, etc., are maintained and displayed on the screen.
  • Zoom text (screen enlarger low vision). Provides variable magnification and text to speech capabilities.
  • JAWS (screen reader for users who are blind). Provides speech and braille output for most popular software applications.
  • Optelec Clear View+ system magnifies text and photos with an average zoom range of 2.7X - 72X. is located at computer station DSPS 2
• Ubi Duo devices for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Three scanners with OCR (optical character recognition) capability, to convert print materials to a format usable with Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, or other screen-reader software. High-speed KIC scanner can also create an MP3 audio file from text.
• Height-adjustable tables in a variety of locations to accommodate wheelchairs
• Reference desk/Information area designed to accommodate wheelchairs
• Circulation desk includes worktable to accommodate wheelchairs
• Chromebooks have some available accessibility options
• Handheld magnification device available at Circulation Desk

For further help with assistive/adaptive technologies please contact:

• Technical support: Tom Harbeson, ICLC
• Training: Laurie Vasquez, Assistive Technologies Specialist, or designee