Accessibility Statement
University Libraries is committed to creating an environment of respect and inclusion for our patrons, and we strive to ensure equitable access to all of our facilities, resources and services.
Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
For persons with disabilities in need of assistance with the library website, digital resource or content, please email the Library Accessibility Services team (LIB-a11y@osu.edu). For general questions or assistance, please contact Thompson Library Circulation at AskLibCirc@osu.edu. If you have location-specific questions, please contact Public Service or Circulation desk at any location for assistance
Book Retrieval
If you would prefer to have a list of material retrieved on your behalf, send a list of requested materials via email to Autumn Clipner (clipner.6@osu.edu). You will be contacted when the items are available and can be picked up at the Thompson Circulation desk on the first floor East (Oval side). Expected turnaround time is two business days.
Authorize Another Person to Check Out Books on Your Behalf
Patrons may authorize one or more persons to borrow and request library materials under the authorizing person's name. The authorizing person is responsible for all transactions made by the designated individuals. To arrange an authorization, please complete the Patron Authorization Request Form, providing the requested information.
Document Delivery
Interlibrary Services/Document Delivery will obtain copies of articles, books or other materials not available at University Libraries for Ohio State Students, faculty and staff at no charge. Students needing accommodations should initiate their requests through Student Life Disability Services. Faculty and staff may add a note to their request indicating any accessibility requirements to the Interlibrary Loan office.
Lockers
Lockers are available in Thompson Library for Ohio State faculty, staff and students as well as affiliated patrons in the Alumni database, Friends of the Libraries members, and those with a valid record in the University Libraries' database. Lockers are located on the ground floor and on the 1st floor near the Oval entrance. Keys to lockers are available at the Oval entrance Circulation desk (East entrance) and will be checked out to your library account.
Computers
All computers in University Libraries have the following software installed to aid with accessibility needs:
- ZoomText
- JAWS
The guest access policy has been updated; please review the new guidelines.
Wheelchairs
Thompson Library has wheelchairs available to help patrons move throughout the building. Wheelchairs are stored at the Thompson Library West (Neil Avenue) Security desk.
University Library Facilities Accessibility Information
Parking
Accessible parking is located on the north side of Thompson Library on Neil Avenue. Accessible parking for 18th Avenue Library is available on the south side of the building adjacent to Bricker Hall and on the north side adjacent to Scott Lab. See the Campus Map for directions.
Building Entrances
All library buildings are accessible by ramps. Power-assisted door entry to Thompson Library is provided at both the East (Oval) and West (Neil Avenue) entrances. Power-assisted door entry to 18th Avenue Library is provided at both the North (18th Avenue) and East entrances.
Elevators
All elevators have Braille and tactile numbering and lettering both outside and inside each elevator.
Thompson Library: Elevators in the Stacks Tower provide access to all floors. North (Oval side) elevators provide access to floors 1-4.
18th Avenue Library: Public elevators provide access to all floors.
Restrooms
Thompson Library: Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the ground floor south side, and the 1st floor south side.
18th Avenue Library: Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the first floor with power-assisted doors.
Drinking Fountains
All drinking fountains are wheelchair accessible.
Thompson Library: Located on the north and south sides of the buildings near the restrooms on floors 1-4 and the ground floor, south side restroom.
18th Avenue Library: Located near the elevators and the restrooms on each floor.