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University Library Accessibility

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The Library is dedicated to meeting the needs of all our patrons, regardless of ability or status.

Students with disabilities who need assistance should start by contacting their counselor in the Disability Access Center. 

Physical Collections and Spaces

Elevators/Lift

We have elevators in the following locations:

  • North wing of the library (access: lower level through 5th floor)
  • South wing of the library (access: 1st floor through 3rd floor)
  • Outdoor elevator at the north library quad entrance with access to the library breezeway.

Restrooms

Restrooms with automated touch doors are located on the 1st floor north wing, across from the elevators.

Item Retrieval

For assistance retrieving physical items from the library, please call the User Services Desk at 916-278-6708.

Photocopying

  • MultiFunction Devices (MFDs): MFDs are located on floors 1, 2, and 3 of the Library. To accommodate wheelchair users, the MFDs and OneCard units are at an accessible height.  
  • User Services: Users with disabilities may request limited copy/print assistance at the User Services Desk. Please contact User Services to request help: 916-278-6708.

Bookdrops  

  • The indoor bookdrop is at the north end of the User Services Desk (to the left when facing the desk) on the First Floor.
  • After hours, use the bookdrop located to the right of the library entrance.
  • A 24-hour bookdrop is located on Bay Laurel Way (across from Sacramento Hall). No Reserves items should be placed in this bookdrop.

Library Website

The Library adheres to the principles outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which mandates that all federal agencies, including educational institutions, make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

The Library adopts the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, at a minimum, as our standard for website accessibility. The library website is designed and maintained to meet the criteria outlined in the WCAG, ensuring that content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.

Feedback from users with disabilities is actively sought and used to guide enhancements to our website. Please submit feedback via our Contact Us page.

E-Resources

Electronic resources encompass a wide range of third-party-produced materials, including but not limited to databases, e-books, online journals, and multimedia content. Before entering into agreements with content vendors, we work with the university’s Information Resources & Technology (IRT) department to evaluate the accessibility features of electronic resources and ensure that they comply with Section 508 standards.

Campus offers assistance with navigating electronic resources and accessing alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Accommodation requests may be initiated through the Disability Access Center. Comments or questions about accessibility of online e-resources can be submitted via our Contact Us page.