Accessibility Information
Here you will find an overview of all important information regarding accessibility: services, building features, contact persons, and technical aids.
Accessibility in the Central Library
Access to the Central Library is step-free. There are three accessible parking spaces in front of the barrier in the SLUB parking lot. To the right of the main entrance is an automatic door. The door swings open outwards.
There are several elevators in the building. The elevator in the foyer has no tactile control panels. The floors approached are announced.
There are accessible ssanitary facilities on all floors.
Noise-reduced workspaces can be booked independently in the room booking system.
Information on accessibility at the decentralized locations
To prepare for your visit to the decentralized locations, you will find all the information you need on the home pages of the branch libraries:
Workplace with assistive technology
Room 0.44 is our workstation for people with visual impairments. It is equipped with assistive technology. Authorized users can obtain the key at the service counter.
Assistive technology available for loan
The following supporting technology can be borrowed from the Library of Things:
- Digital magnifying glass from Humanware
- Camera with read-aloud function from OrCam
Orientation in the house
- Tactile site plans are available from the security staff in the foyer
- We offer the blindFind system for additional orientation. You will need the blindFind app for this, which is available free of charge in the usual stores.
If you would like an introduction to blindFind or need advice on using the supporting technology, please arrange a Knowledge Bar appointment.
Services in plain and (German) sign language
You can find all the important information about the SLUB in our easy-to-read section (in German). In printed form, you can obtain the SLUBKompaKt booklet in easy-to-understand language at the service desk (in German).
In addition, the SLUB started buying books in easy language in 2024. In order to make these books easily accessible, the SLUB has set up an extra location in the Central Library. Based on the coordination office alfa-sachsen.de, we have labeled the collection with the abbreviation ALFA. This special location contains bestsellers, literary classics and award-winning non-fiction books that have been translated into simple and easy-to-understand German. The target group is anyone learning German as a foreign language, but also people who want to improve their reading skills as adults.
These are our books in plain language.
Here you will find the shelf with books in plain language.
If you need help with borrowing or researching, we can also provide easy-to-understand advice. Book a Knowledge Bar appointment for this.
Information in German sign language
We have a page with information in sign language. Guided tours in sign language are offered by our colleague Michaela Starke.
Provisioning service
If you have limited mobility, we will help you to get your materials. Please send us an e-mail with the titles you need and we will try to make them available for you at the service desk or on the self-collection shelf as soon as possible.
Telefonische Führung durch unsere Austellungen
Bei Anruf Kultur ist ein Projekt, welches Führungen zu Ausstellungen bundesweit am Telefon anbietet. Das Projekt richtet sich an Menschen, die aus welchen Gründen auch immer, eine Ausstellung nicht vor Ort betrachten können. Die SLUB beteiligt sich am Projekt und bietet Führungen durchs Buchmuseum an. Alle Termine finden Sie im Veranstaltungsprogramm des Projektes.
Reporting barriers and contact
Contact us if you have specific requirements. We will then look for a solution together. We also welcome questions and feedback on accessibility and inclusion at the SLUB Dresden.
Contact
Mail: inklusion@slub-dresden.de
Contact person for inclusion at the SLUB: Juliane Flade,
Phone: +49 351 4677-368
Alternatively, you can put your suggestions in our feedback box on site. You will find it in the Central Library in the service desk area: to the right of the book security system.