SAS/Student Accessibility Services : Brown University Library Brown University Library

In coordination with SAS/Student Accessibility Services, the Brown University Library provides accommodations for Library users.

Resources

Some of the thousands of electronic resources and ebooks provided by the Library may not be compatible with assistive technologies, such as JAWS. Contact eresources@brown.edu for assistance.

Reference and Library Assistance

Chat: Live chat is available for students and faculty.
Email: rock@brown.edu

Building and Study Space Accessibility

The Rockefeller Library, Sciences Library and the Friedman Study Center, Orwig Music Library, and the John Hay Library have accessible entrances and are equipped with elevators. Adjustable height study tables are available in the Rock and Friedman Study Center.

Rockefeller Library

Ramp at front entrance on Prospect Street
Hours / About the Rockefeller Library

Orwig Music Library

Ramp at entrance on Thayer Street
Hours / About the Sciences Library

Orwig Music Library

Ramp open during business hours
Hours / About the Orwig Music Library

John Hay Library

Ramp entrance on Prospect Street, on the north side of the building
Hours / About the John Hay Library

Individual Research Consultations

Subject librarians are available to meet individually with students to assist with research, including finding and using Library materials. Request a research consultation or browse the list of specialists.

Assistive Technology Labs

Restricted access computer labs are located in the Friedman Center in the Sciences Library and in the Rockefeller Library. Labs include computers and scanners with Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, ZoomText, Naturally Speaking, Optelec magnifier, and Inspiration. Learn more about these computer stations.

Please contact SAS for access to the assistive technology labs. The Library does not provide access to the assistive technology rooms. DSS can arrange for access to materials in alternate formats.

Learn more about the full range of SAS/Student Accessibility Services, including more information about the assistive technologies that are offered.