Contact Us

Phone: 303-315-7763

E-mail: aurcirc@auraria.edu

We welcome your feedback about the accessibility of Auraria Library’s online services. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or would like to request assistance.

All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, and we will do our best to reply to all communications within two (2) business days excluding weekends and holidays.

  • Reasonable accommodations or modifications are provided at no cost.
  • Accommodation requests that would impose an undue financial, technical, or administrative burden on the Library may not be fulfilled as requested.

Examples of accommodations include:

  • Research and Materials Access

  • Assistive Technology Workroom & Workstations

    • Video Phone Relay System for communication via sign language interpreter
    • Desktop video magnifier (Topaz)
    • Assistive technology workstations with Adobe Creative Cloud and accessibility software (JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion, Dragon, Read&Write Gold)
    • Accessible workstations available throughout the library (Windows and macOS, with built-in accessibility features available)

  • Other Adaptive Technology

    • UbiDuo system for face-to-face communication assistance (available for checkout)
    • KIC scanner for creating accessible digital copies

  • Electronic Resources

    • Accessible e-books, e-journals, and streaming media whenever possible
    • Vendor support for converting resources into accessible formats upon request
    • Online form to report accessibility issues with electronic resources

  • Accessible Wayfinding

In the Workplace

  • Current employees needing workplace accommodation should contact the campus ADA Coordinator for support.
  • Prospective employees who have been invited to interview for an employment opportunity should work directly with the person arranging the interview.

Campus Accessibility Contacts

Auraria Library

1100 Lawrence Street 
Denver, CO 80204 
(303) 315-7763 
aurcirc@auraria.edu 
 

Community College of Denver

Confluence Building, Room 121 
(303) 556-3300 
CCD.Access@ccd.edu 
Accessibility Center

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Plaza Building, Suite 122 
(303) 615-0200 
accesscenter@msudenver.edu 
Access Center

University of Colorado Denver

Student Commons Building, Suite 2116 
(303) 315-3510 
Disabilityresources@ucdenver.edu 
Disability Resources and Services

How We Are Implementing Accessibility

Website Testing and Remediation

  • We conduct automated and manual testing of library webpages for accessibility and quality assurance.
  • We regularly test and remediate our digital products as part of an ongoing effort to improve our sites and connected applications.
  • We make use of website accessibility and quality assurance tools such as DubBot, Site Improve, and BrowserStack, as well as manual testing resources.

Procurement

  • We include accessibility assurances in all technology-related contracts.
  • We require vendors to complete a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), also known as an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).
  • We validate accessibility information provided by vendors to ensure compliance with established standards.

Commitment

Auraria Library is committed to providing equitable access to our services and resources to all Coloradans and the campus communities we serve.

Our ongoing accessibility efforts align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines help ensure our technology is accessible to individuals with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities, and improve usability for all users, regardless of ability.

Our work is part of a broader commitment to making all library services inclusive and accessible. We welcome comments and suggestions for improving the accessibility of our technology and for requests for accommodations related to any of our services.