Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

LibGuides

The Library recognizes and celebrates significant times of the year by creating relevant book displays in the library lobby, as well as online guides that feature relevant resources to foster lifelong learning. Check out some of the guides below:

Washrooms

Gender-Neutral Washrooms

There are three single-stall, gender-neutral washrooms in the Vaughan Memorial Library.

  • 2nd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 3rd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 4th floor gender-neutral washroom

Change Tables

Change tables can be found in the following locations:

  • 2nd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 3rd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 3rd floor women's washroom
  • 3rd floor men's washroom
  • 5th floor women's washroom

Sharps Disposal Containers

Sharps disposal containers are available in the following locations:

  • 2nd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 3rd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 3rd floor women's washroom
  • 3rd floor men's washroom

Menstrual Product Dispensers

Free menstrual products are available in the following locations:

  • 2nd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 3rd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 3rd floor women's washroom
  • 4th floor women's washroom
  • 5th floor women's washroom

Accessible Washrooms

Physically accessible spaces can be found at the following locations:

  • 2nd floor gender-neutral washroom
  • 3rd floor gender-neutral fully accessibile washroom (New in October 2024!)
  • 3rd floor women's washroom
  • 5th floor women's washroom

2nd floor gender-neutral washroom

This single stall washroom has a sharps container and measures 251 cm (99 in) long and 160 cm (63 in) wide. The counter clearance inside the door is 104 cm (41 in). Both elevators can be used to access this washroom. The second floor does not have automatic doors.

Gender-neutral washroom; room 204, second floor.

3rd floor gender-neutral fully accessible washroom

This fully accessible room is equipped with a change table, a sharps container, and a menstrual products dispenser. It features an electric lock operated by a wall-mounted switch, which also illuminates an external occupancy panel to indicate when the room is in use. Additionally, the room includes an emergency switch that, when pressed, triggers an alarm and activates a signal light above the door, ensuring swift response in case of emergencies.

Fully accessible, gender-neutral washroom; room 303A, third (main) floor.

4th floor gender-neutral washroom

This is a small, narrow single stall washroom, located in the same hallway as the librarian offices. This washroom measures 180 cm (71 in) long and 94 cm (37 in) wide.

Gender-neutral washroom; room 409, fourth floor.

Community Resources

EDI Coordinator