Accommodations for Disabilities

Circulation services at the University Libraries provide material retrieval for disabled patrons who need help taking materials off the shelves. This service is extended only to those patrons with specific disabilities that render them unable to retrieve material and is available upon request at the Circulation desk of the appropriate library or by electronic request.

Patrons requiring retrieval service should have all call numbers and citations on the list, whether submitted in person or electronically. We will attempt to have items ready for pick up 24 hours after submission of the request. Items not picked up after 48 hours will be returned to the shelf, unless other arrangements have been made.

Disabled persons who need extensive help using library resources and services are advised to have an aide to assist them. If an aide is not available, appointments for assistance are preferred, as immediate service cannot be guaranteed. Copying requests cannot be accommodated by library staff.

Please follow this link to connect to the electronic Disabled Service Form.

The University Libraries provide reference, interlibrary loan, document and microform service to disabled patrons on an equal basis. All patrons should be aware that library personnel have limited amounts of time available to provide individual assistance. Appointments are encouraged to discuss your library needs with a librarian in your subject field. When additional assistance is needed for Documents, Interlibrary Loan, or any of the branches, an appointment should be made 24 hours in advance with the appropriate unit.

All of the University Libraries provide an accessible entrance. C. Y. Thompson Library's handicapped accessible entrance is on the west side of the building. Handicapped parking is on the east side of the building. Those with limited mobility wanting access to the building through the east service entrance may use the wall phone located inside the east service entrance to request assistance.

If you have any questions concerning your needs, please feel free to call.

• Love Library
  • Reference................................(402) 472-2848
  • Circulation................................(402) 472-9568
  • TTY-Hearing Impaired...............(402) 472-2561
  • Documents...............................(402) 472-2562
  • Interlibrary Loan.......................(402) 472-2522
  • Microforms...............................(402) 472-6039
  • Special Collections....................(402) 472-2531
• Architecture........................................(402) 472-1208
• C.Y. Thompson (East Campus)............(402) 472-4401
• Engineering........................................(402) 472-3411
• Geology.............................................(402) 472-2653
• Mathematics.......................................(402) 472-6900
• Music.................................................(402) 472-6300

If you have questions, comments or suggestions about the Libraries' services for Disabled Patrons, contact Deb Pearson, Circulation Librarian, dpearson1@unl.edu or (402)472-4260.