Information For Patrons With Disabilities

The Health Sciences Library is located on the Link corridor of the Health System, between McKim Hall and Jordan Hall.

ADA-Compliant Entrances

Access to the Library is available through the Health Systems ADA-compliant entrances (see below). The Health System restricts access to most doors after 6:00pm weekdays and weekends. During these times, please use the University Hospitals Main Entrance.

Health System ADA-Compliant Entrances:

• University Hospital Main Entrance - Lee Street. Ramp access and limited handicap parking is available in the Parking Garage.
• Hospital West (also known as the “Old Multi-story Hospital”) – Jefferson Park Avenue. Ramp access and limited handicap parking is available.

Restrooms and Water Fountains

Wheelchair-accessible water fountains are located near the Computer Lab on the First Floor, the main corridor in front of the Library, and in the Cabell Room.

Paging Telephones

Wheelchair-accessible page phones are located in front of the Library in the main corridor and near the LRC Desk.

Elevators

The main elevator to the left of the Circulation Desk is wheelchair-accessible and provides access to the First-Floor Computer Lab, Carter and Tolleson classrooms, and the Group Study Rooms. It also provides access to Historical Collections on Ground Floor. The elevator to the Cabell Room has restricted access. Patrons needing access to the Cabell Room must call for assistance by using the telephone next to the elevator that connects directly to the Circulation Desk.

Computers

All workstations in the First-Floor Computing Lab, the Reference Lab, and the After-Hours Study Room will accommodate wheelchairs. If needed, staff is available for assistance.

Copying

The Library does not have photocopiers or printers that are specifically ADA-compliant nor does it offer equipment that assists in visibility (or the reading) of text. If a user with disabilities is unable to make his or her copies, staff at the Circulation Desk will make or print a copy of a document for the user with the user's copy card or cash. If there is not sufficient staff to assist, the request will be forwarded to the Library's Document Delivery staff for completion. The fee will be assessed at the self-service rate and the requestor will be billed or may pay in cash at the Circulation Desk when the item is picked up.

Retrieving Material

The staff at the Circulation Desk is available to help patrons retrieve material from the Library's book and journal stacks.

Consultations

The Information Services staff and the LRC staff offer individual consultations to acquaint patrons with Library services, facilities, and equipment.

Other Assistance

Other special requests should be addressed to the Associate Director for Collection Management & Access Services or the Library Director.