Disability Services
Also see our Disabilities Services FAQ
The University of Georgia Libraries seek to provide all patrons with equal access to library resources. To realize this goal, we offer patrons with disabilities the following services at both the Main and Science Libraries:
Building Accessibility:
- Main entrance access ramps
- Button-activated electric doors
- Elevators with print and Braille control panel
- Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms on the entry floors of both Main and Science. In addition the Main library has accessible bathrooms in the basement and on the 4th floor. All the restrooms in the Student Learning Center are wheelchair-accessible.
Staff Assistance in the Library:
(Advance notice of your visit will speed up assistance and help library staff coordinate work between Departments. Please call the Main Library at 706 542-3256, the Science Library at 706 542-4535 or the Student Learning Center at 706 542-4673.)
- Individual library orientation tours
- Book/journal retrieval
- Photocopy assistance
- Reference desk assistance
Telephone and Electronic Assistance:
- Checkout renewals (Main - 706 542-3256; Science - 706 542-4535)
- Main Reference Telephone Assistance 706 542-3251
Science Reference Telephone Assistance 706 542-0698
SLC Reference Telephone Assistance 706 542-7000 - Email Reference Service
Transportation Services:
- Campus buses
- Van service for disabled students (706 369-6220)
Adaptive equipment:
(Request at Circulation desks in the Main and Science Library and the Student Learning Center)
- Zoomtext for Windows
- Chroma CCD enlarger
- Reading Edge audio reader (Main and Science only)
- JAWS for Windows (Main and Science only)
- 19 inch monitors at designated terminals
- Scansoft Naturally Speaking 6 (Science library only)
- Kurzweil 3000 (Science Library and Student Learning Center only)
- Epson-GT-1999+ scanner (Student Learning Center only)
- Optical track ball
- Digital 3D joystick
Other useful telephone numbers:
- Library hours information - 706 542-7501
- Student Learning Center information - 706 542-7000
- Disability Resource Center - 706 542-8719
- Van Service for disabled students - 706 369-6220
Please feel free to ask for assistance at any service point in the library. Your suggestions for improved services are always appreciated.