Assistance for Physically Challenged Clients

It is the Library's goal that its collection and services be fully accessible to physically challenged clients. The following are the Library's policies with regard to special services for the physically challenged.

Facilities

South Campus:

• Two workstations in the Computer Commons have been raised to accommodate wheelchair users.
• Current journals shelving is at wheelchair-accessible height.
• The restrooms and water fountains on the Main and Middle Floors are wheelchair-accessible. However, the restrooms and water fountain on the Top Floor are not.

North Campus:

• Accessible restrooms are located on the same floor as the Library.
• Current journals shelving is at wheelchair-accessible height.

Special Assistance

Library staff members are available to provide assistance in using Library resources. Assistance is available without regard to client affiliation and during all hours the Library is open. Please contact the Information Desk staff for assistance.

Assistance in Searching the Online Catalog and Other Databases

The Library provides assistance in searching the online catalog and other databases. In order to provide more expedient service, clients who require more than 15 minutes of assistance are asked to make an appointment. Please contact a librarian at the Information Desk, or call 214.648.2001.

Copying Materials

Staff will gather and copy materials for physically challenged clients upon request. Staff members will use the client's copy card when providing assistance with copying. In order to provide more expedient service, clients who require more than 15 minutes of assistance are asked to make an appointment. Please contact a librarian at the Information Desk, or call 214.648.2001.

Suggestions

If you would like to make a suggestion or comment, or if you have a question about this policy or anything else, please fill out the Contact Us form.

You are also welcome to either call us at 214.648.2001 or write us at:

Library
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75390-9049

If you do not find what you need, please call 214.648.2001, press "0" to reach the Information Desk, or view other contact methods under the Ask a Librarian section on this page.