We are committed to providing an equitable experience for all individuals by following accessibility standards, responding to user feedback, and providing support and accommodations.?
We also welcome your questions in person at a library information service desk, or by text, email, phone, or chat using
Ask a Librarian
.?
Support we offer
If you have a qualifying disability that prevents you from reading or using print materials, we'll work to
get an
accessible copy
?of any item you wish to use from the library.?
We have options for
delivery of library materials
?as well as?
returns
,?and can help?
retrieve items off the shelves
.?
In our buildings
Prepare for your visit to
our locations
with information about transit and parking, physical accessibility, and restrooms.?
Computing options
?include adaptive technologies.?
Library events are free and open to the public. Requests for accommodations may be sent directly to the contact listed
on specific events
.
Our practices
We are dedicated to creating inclusive and accessible environments, services, and products.?
Our instructors educate themselves on
inclusive pedagogy and universal design
. We invite participants to request accommodations before a class or workshop session. We also update our teaching spaces, furniture, and technology using principles of universal design.
We incorporate accessibility best practices and guidelines into our
digital design and development processes
and aim to meet
WCAG 2.1 AA standards
.
Many of our digital resources are maintained by third-party vendors. We continuously
advocate for better accessibility
of these resources by:
- Participating in the
Library Accessibility Alliance
?through the Big Ten Academic Alliance
- Alerting vendors of accessibility issues in their products
- Negotiating for more accessible products