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.
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.
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.
Community Resources
- Kings County Community Food Council Food Helping Tree: A list of resources in Kings County that help address food insecurity.
- Student Housing Nova Scotia: A non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving student housing across the province.
University Policies and Plans
- Policy Against Harassment and Discrimination (courtesy of Human Resources)
- Sexualized Violence Policy (courtesy of Human Resources)
EDI Coordinator
Agnieszka Hayes (she/her)
Academic Librarian
Room 422
902-585-1528
agnieszka.hayes@acadiau.ca
Chat with Agnieszka via Microsoft Teams