For Users with Disabilities

Assistance with Services

Users with disabilities are encouraged to ask library staff members for assistance or accomodation in using any of the Libraries' services.

For accommodations that require individualized and/or lengthy assistance:

Please schedule an appointment by contacting Natalie Jean, Special Services Librarian, at 645.6462.

Examples of the type of assistance the Libraries can provide:

Retrieval of books and materials from the stacks and shelf areas
Photocopying a limited number of pages with the user’s card
Setting up personal equipment such as laptops in the study area
Assisting in preparation of Interlibrary Loan requests
Pulling and holding materials for areasonable amount of time
Using microfilm and audiovisual equipment
Physical assistance with searching the Libraries' online catalog and databases
Individualized assistance by appointment
Authorize a specific designee to check-out library materials
Special permission to check-out noncirculating materials when necessary

Assistive Technologies and Equipment may also benefit users with disabilities in conducting research or study.

Access to Buildings

Strozier and Dirac Libraries are accessible. Each has adjacent parking spaces designated for use by persons with disabilities. Each entrance is wheelchair accessible and has automated doors. Elevators inside the libraries allow access to all floors.

Other Amenities

Restrooms: Each library has restrooms designated as accessible for use by persons with disabilities.
Water Fountains: Most are wheelchair accessible.
Emergencies: Staff patrols the buildings in the event of a power outage, fire alarm, elevator malfunction or other emergency and will assist stranded patrons.