Richard J. Daley Library (801 S. Morgan St.)
Accessible Entrance:
Automatic doors are located at the east entrance to the library
Parking:
The closest accessible parking is in Lot 9.
Accessible Route from Parking Lot:
From the parking lot, exit on Harrison street and cross over to the other side and go south to get into the building (approaching from the east side).
Accessible Route from Shuttle Bus Stop:
From the shuttle bus stop on Harrison street outside Student Residence and Commons, go south to get into the building (approaching from the east side)
Accessible restrooms:
There is an accessible men’s and women’s restroom on each floor of the library.
Accessible elevators:
There are 4 elevators on the west side of the building. Only the elevator at the northwest end is accessible. Currently this elevator is out of service and is due to be replaced.
Assistive Technology:An electronic height adjustable work station is located on the second floor. The computer on this work station is equipped with JAWS 6.0, Kurzweil 3000 Pro; a Black and White 10.0 scanner, and Zoomtext 9.1. Headphones are available at the Circulation Desk. However, users are encouraged to bring their own for hygienic purposes.A Telesensory Aladdin Pro CCTV is located in the Reference Reading Room on the second floor.
Retrieving Library Materials:Library staff can provide basic research assistance as well as assistance with retrieving books and journals from the stacks and photocopying of materials for patrons with disabilities. Deaf and hard of hearing students can request a sign language interpreter during regular work hours (8:30am – 5:00 pm). However you need to contact the library at least 48 hours in advance to schedule interpreter services.For more information, visit the library website at: http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/services/disabilities/
Contact Information:
- Circulation Desk: 312-996-2724; lib-circ@uic.edu
- Reference Desk: 312-996-2726; 312-996-2728; lib-ref@uic.edu
- Administrative office: 312-996-2716
- Liaisons for users with disabilities: Anne Armstrong at 312-996-2728 or annie@uic.edu or Nora Buczek at 312-996-2728 or nbuczek@uic.edu, or Sherry Gogo-Madsen at 312-996-2724 or madsen@uic.edu
Library of the Health Sciences (1750 W. Polk St.)
Accessible Entrance:
The main entrance to the library has an access ramp and automatic doors.
Parking:
The closest accessible parking is in Lot E.
Accessible Route from Parking Lot:
Exit the parking lot and cross over to the other side of the street to enter the building.
Accessible Route from Shuttle Bus Stop:
The nearest shuttle bus stop is across the street from the Library of Health Sciences. You need to cross over to the other side of the street to enter the building.
Accessible restrooms:
There is an accessible men’s and women’s restroom on the third floor of the library.
Accessible elevators:
There are 2 accessible elevators across the hallway from the main entrance.
Assistive Technology:A wheelchair accessible work station is located on the first floor. The computer on this work station is equipped with JAWS 6.0, Kurzweil 3000 Pro, and Zoomtext 9.1. Headphones are available at the Circulation Desk. However, users are encouraged to bring their own for hygienic purposes.A Telesensory Aladdin Pro CCTV is also located on the first floor.
Retrieving Library Materials:Library staff can provide basic research assistance as well as assistance with retrieving books and journals from the stacks and photocopying of materials for patrons with disabilities. Deaf and hard of hearing students can request a sign language interpreter during regular work hours (8:30am – 5:00 pm). However you need to contact the library at least 48 hours in advance to schedule interpreter services.For more information, visit the library website at: http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/services/disabilities/
Contact Information:
- Circulation Desk: 312-996-8966; lib-circ@uic.edu
- Reference Desk: 312-996-9163
- Liaison for users with disabilities: Cleo Pappas at 312-996-9163 or cleop76@uic.edu
