The
Clemson University Libraries are committed to providing access to
materials for all patrons. We provide the following services:
Parking and Entering the
Building
Accessible parking is available in the
west parking lot. Patrons may use the door located on the ground
floor, west side of the Library. An intercom/buzzer system is
available to gain entry to the building. To get to the main entrance
on the 4th floor, an elevator is located at the north-west corner of
the reflection pool.
Students registered with the Student
Disability Services Office (864-656-6848) can use their Tiger1
cards to enter through either of the automated employee entrances
on the ground floor of the library. Students or employees interested
in setting up this access should contact Teri
Alexander (864-656-5172).
Locating and Retrieving
Materials
To assist with locating and retrieving
materials, a page service is available through the Circulation
Desk (864) 656-1557.
Library Services
A variety of services are available electronically
through the Library's web pages. You may need to use your Clemson
UserID and password and be registered with the office of disability.
Photocopying
For assistance with photocopying, contact
Copier Services (864) 656-5180 or Media Services (864)
656-0402.
Reference and Research
Assistance
Assistance is available at the Reference
Desk. Stop by the Reference Desk or call (864) 656-3024 for an
appointment.
There are two wheelchair accessible computer workstations in the Reference Area on the 4th (main) floor.
Limited reference service is provided
through telephone or e-mail reference service. Although telephone
reference is available during regular reference
desk hours, the best times to call are Monday - Thursday from
9 a.m. 4 p.m. E-mail requests may be submitted any time and are
answered within 24 hours on weekdays.
Equipment
In Media Services on the 2nd floor, the Library maintains an optical scanner with digital voice,
an electronic magnification system and a speech recognition system
for the visually impaired or learning disabled. The equipment
is located in a secure room on the 2nd floor. Keys to the room are available
for check-out at the Reserve Desk. Reserve staff can also provide
assistance as needed.
Training and instruction for these materials is co-ordinated through
the Office of Orientation, Leadership and Disability Services
at (864) 656-0515.
Parking and Entering the
Library
Accessible parking is available in the
west parking lot. Patrons may use the door located on the ground
floor, west side of the Library. An intercom/buzzer system is
available to gain entry to the building. To get to the main entrance
on the 4th floor, an elevator is located at the north-west corner of
the reflection pool.
Restrooms
An accessible restroom is located on the
2nd floor.
Returning Books
24-hour bookdrops are available
in the Cooper Library parking lots and outside the Architecture
Library in Lee Hall.
Special
Collections
Special Collections is located on the
lower level of the Strom Thurmond Institute Building with access
through the south doors. There are accessible spaces located in
the parking lot adjacent to the lower level. Access via the north
doors of the upper level is not recommended for individuals in
wheelchairs. There is a wheelchair accessible workstation in the
Reading Room of Special Collections. All material is retrieved
by the staff in Special Collections and photocopying is performed
by the staff.
Architecture
Library
Staff in the Gunnin Architectural Library
accommodate the needs of people who have disabilities on an individual
basis. Normal assistance may include retrieval of materials by
staff, opening the ground floor door to the main stacks, or performing
limited photocopying.
Contacts
If you have questions or need more information,
please contact:
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