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SAS/Student Accessibility Services

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 with a Librarian
Email: rock@brown.edu
In Person: All Libraries
Phone: Rockefeller Library: (401) 863-2165
Sciences Library/Friedman Center: (401) 863-3333

Building and Study Space Accessibility

The Rockefeller Library, Sciences Library and the Friedman Study Center, Orwig, 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 / Website
  • Phone: (401) 863-2165
Sciences Library and the Friedman Study Center

 

  • Ramp at entrance on Thayer Street
  • Hours / Website
  • Phone: (401) 863-2165
Orwig Music Library

 

  • Ramp open during business hours
  • Hours / Website
  • Phone: (401) 863-3759
John Hay Library

 

  • Rear entrance on College Street, ring bell for entry
  • Hours / Website
  • Phone: (401) 863-3723

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.

Digital Accessibility

The Library takes digital accessibility seriously, and we strive for all of the websites we maintain to adhere to the WCAG 2.1, Conformance Level AA, guidelines. There is a working group focused on remediating existing websites and establishing best practices for our digital content; if you encounter content on a Library website (any site with a URL that begins library.brown.edu) that is inaccessible to you, please let us know at library-accessibility@brown.edu.

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