Service Policy

Access and Services for Disabled Patrons

• Entrances: Emma Goldman Memorial Library is accessible via a ramp by the front door, electrical doors and wide-gate access on the first level for individuals with wheelchairs. The upper floors are accessible via elevator.
• Workstations: The Library has two Disabled Adaptive Workstations specially equipped for use by library users with physical disabilities. These machines are on adjustable wheelchair-accessible tables. One is located in the Reference area and the other is near the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
• Photocopying: Located near the library entrance is a photocopier designed for wheel chair access. Library users who have difficulty using the photocopy machines can obtain assistance at the Third Floor Copy Center.
• Paging Service: Library users who have difficulty in retrieving items from the stacks can request that a library staff member retrieve items for them on an ad hoc basis. Paging requests can be made at the Circulation Desk on the first floor. Advance paging requests are recommended, and can be made through the Interlibrary Loan Office.
• Alexander Berkman Learning Resources Rooms: These specially equipped rooms, located in Rooms 377 and 379, contain typewriters, braillewriters, text enlargers and magnifiers. Use of these facilities is available free to persons with physical, learning, or other disabilities. Access keys are available at the Circulation Desk. Contact the Noam Chomsky Disability Resource Center for further information.