Accessibility for Library Users

It is the commitment of Seneca Libraries to make every reasonable effort to facilitate use of the collections and services by all library users.

Accessible Services

Assistance is available from library staff for:

  • Finding and retrieving library material from the shelves
  • Assistance with photocopying
  • Renewing your library materials,
    • By dialing 416-491-5050 and entering the correct extension for your campus
      • Newnham x22099
      • Markham x77521
      • King x55108
      • Seneca@York x33055
  • Reference and research assistance
    • Visit us in person at the Reference desk
    • Chat with us online using our reference chat service, askON
    • Send us an email
    • Search for quick answers in the Ask Seneca Libraries FAQ knowledge base

Accessible Library Materials

Seneca Libraries has a range of accessible library collections that are available for loan, including:


Please contact us by email, phone or in writing if you would like to request an accessible document created by Seneca Libraries.

Accessible Facilities

  • Automatic doors at the the King, Markham and Seneca@York campus libraries
  • Wheelchair accessible workstations with 28” clearance
  • Library service desks
  • Visual and audio fire alarms
  • Group study rooms at the Newnham and Seneca@York campus libraries
  • Quiet study zones

Adaptive Technology

To learn more about adaptive technology services or how to obtain alternative formats of print material required for course work please contact Accessibility Services.

For a list of accessible technology software available on student computers, check the Student Help Desk website.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by Security, an Emergency Response Team member, an emergency response personnel, a campus safety designate and/or a fire warden. Refuge Sites, identified by a red sign that says refuge site, have been established for those requiring assistance in the event of a building evacuation.

refuge site sign

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to Seneca College’s Evacuation Procedures at: https://inside.senecac.on.ca/emergprocedures/evacuation.html

Contact Information

  • E-mail: lssd@senecacollege.ca
  • Phone: (416) 491-5050 ext. 33153
  • Mail:
    Seneca Libraries
    Newnham Campus
    Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
    1750 Finch Avenue East
    Toronto, Ontario
    M2J 2X5

Other Services on Campus

CNIB Library Partners Program

CNIB Library offers people with print disabilities (visual, physical or learning) access to CNIB resources free-of-charge. Of particular interest to the Seneca community is the new career and job hunting resources available through the CNIB Library in audio and braille. This collection includes popular titles such as:

  • Best Canadian Cover Letters
  • The Google Resume
  • Life After College
  • Green Careers for Dummies

You can browse thousands of titles, available for download or home delivery, on the CNIB Library website at www.cniblibrary.ca.

To sign up for this service, please visit the CNIB Library website at www.cnib.ca/selfregistration.

For more information, you can send an email to partnersprogram@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642 x7055.