Library Services for Users with Disabilities
Library Building Access - Assistive
Technology - Paging / Bookstacks Assistance
- Ask a Librarian / Reference Services - Accommodations
for Library Services
Our Commitment
The University of Chicago is a community of students, scholars, researchers, educators, and staff members devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. We seek to create an environment conducive to learning, teaching, conducting research, and working that values the diversity of our community. We are, therefore, sensitive to the academic, personal, and work-related needs of each individual, and we are committed to doing our best to help those with disabilities become full participants in the life of the University. Although we are able to respond to most requests for accommodation, there are natural and legal limitations to what we can do. In light of what is feasible and reasonable under the law, it is the University's goal to assist disabled individuals in being productive and successful in their endeavors. -- The Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students in the University.
Library Building Access
The University of Chicago Library consists of six campus libraries, all of which are accessibile to users with disabilities.
Accessible Entrances and Routes
- Crerar Library
(Science, Medicine, and Technology)
- D'Angelo Law Library (U.S., Foreign, and International Law)
- Eckhart Library (Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics)
- Harper Library (General Reading)
- Regenstein Library (Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
- Social Service Administration Library (Social Work/Social Welfare)
Assistive Technology
Workstations
The Library's assistive technology workstations are located on the A-Level of Regenstein Library.
- Room A01B: Kurzweil 3000
and a scanner.
- Room A01A: Freedom Scientific (Magic, Openbook, JAWS) and a scanner.
Enhanced Vision Reader
An enhance vision reader is located on the first floor of Regenstein Library.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices are available from NSIT.
Paging / Bookstacks Assistance
The Library offers paging/bookstacks assistance for our users who are physically unable to retrieve materials for themselves. To request assistance, go to the Circulation Desk of the particular library where the item is located. Staff will work with you to get the materials you need. Should you wish to browse, staff members are also available to accompany users to the bookstacks to retrieve items from the shelves.
Ask a Librarian/Reference Services
If you need help with a research project, or have questions about the University of Chicago Library, our librarians are available to assist you.
- Ask a Librarian/General Reference
- Bibliographers/Subject Specialists
- Special Collections Research Center
- Class Librarians
Appointments
Accommodations for Library Services
Disability accommodations for Students
- Disability Accommodations
Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students in the University
Contacts by Campus Library / Subject Area
- Crerar Library
(Science, Medicine, and Technology)
Barbara Kern, Co-Director, Science Libraries Division
(773) 702-8717 -- bkern@uchicago.edu
- D'Angelo Law Library
(U.S., Foreign, and International Law)
Sheri Lewis, Associate Law Librarian
(773) 702-9614 -- shl@uchicago.edu
- Eckhart Library
(Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics)
Brenda Rice, Bibliographer for Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
(773) 702-8774 -- bsr2@uchicago.edu
- Harper Library
(General Reading)
Eileen Libby, Harper Librarian
(773) 702-1199 -- lib3@uchicago.edu - Regenstein Library
(Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
David Larsen, Head of Access Services
(773) 702-8626 -- d-larsen@uchicago.edu
- Social Service
Administration Library (Social Work/Social Welfare)
Eileen Libby, Social Services Librarian
(773) 702-1199 -- lib3@uchicago.edu
Help With Assistive Technologies
- Jeffry Archer, Head, Reference and Business Information Center
The Joseph Regenstein Library
(773) 702-8718 -- jdarcher@uchicago.edu
Additional Assistance
If you have additional questions or concerns about the Library's disability accommodations, please contact:
Jeffry Archer
Head, Reference and Business Information Center
The Joseph Regenstein Library
(773) 702-8718
jdarcher@uchicago.edu