Information for Users with Disabilities
Introduction IntroductionThe Library at UC Berkeley provides special assistance to users with physical and learning disabilities to facilitate their use of the Library and collections. If you have a disability that limits your independent use of a campus library, you will find a list of Library Contacts for Users With Disabilities online, and in the GLADIS library catalog by typing "NEWS DISABLED" at the prompt. The Loop service may be of interest if you need assistance getting to a campus library building. In addition to the specialized library services described below, users are encouraged to become familiar with the core library services available to them as undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, visiting scholars, or visitors. For further information about library services, contact Holliday Cullimore at hcullimo@library.berkeley.edu or (510) 643-1477. For other related campus services, UC Berkeley students may contact the Disabled Students' Program (DSP) at 260 Cesar Chavez Student Center, by phone at (510) 642-0518, or by TTY at (510) 642-6376. Information for Users with physical disabilitiesFinding and Using Library MaterialsAll Library users are responsible for complying with due dates and other library borrowing rules for all materials checked out in their name. Library staff at all libraries can assist you with services such as:
If the library unit is busy or the assistance you need will take some time, a library staff member may ask you to return later. Service priority is given to UC Berkeley students, faculty and staff. Proxy Borrower CardsIf you are a UC Berkeley student, faculty, or staff member with a physical disability, you may be eligible to obtain a proxy borrower card for a specified friend or attendant to borrow library materials for you. To apply for a proxy card, complete and return to the Privileges Desk (Doe Library, floor 1) an application letter, or call (510) 642-3403. Issuance of proxy cards for non-students and staff will be determined by the applicant's particular circumstances. Reference AssistanceThe ability to provide reference assistance may vary from unit to unit. You are encouraged to make an appointment with a Library Contacts for Users With Disabilities for reference services such as:
You may also send your reference, research, and "how do I" questions to the reference staff via email. Click the "Ask a Question" button on a search results page in Pathfinder, or go to www.lib.berkeley.edu/Help/Ask.html. Assistive TechnologyAll students currently registered and eligible for DSP services who require the need for assistive technology may utilize the Assistive Technology Center (ATC) (formerly known as the Cave). The ATC is located in 224 Moffitt, on the classroom side of the building. For additional information, contact Lucy Greco at (510) 643-7591. All libraries have at least one wheelchair-accessible station. Moffitt Library, Floor 3 (entry floor) has the widest range of specialized equipment in the Library with 3 adjustable height tables, a print enlarger machine, and one station with enlarged font and a Track Ball. Text Telephone CommunicationsFor deaf and hearing-impaired Library users, a text telephone (TTY) is available at the Reference Desk (Doe Library, floor 2). To place a call to the Library from a TTY, dial (510) 642-0704. Alternatively, California Relay Service enables communications between TTY and non-TTY users all hours of the day at no charge. Information for Users with learning disabilitiesLibrary users with learning disabilities that impede their use of library services or collections should explain to staff what assistance is needed. Library staff will comply with requests such as reading a call number or providing oral or written directions to locate library materials. 
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