Libraries Accessibility

The University Libraries Policy for Supporting Persons with Disabilities

The University Libraries is committed to providing the University of Memphis community with equal opportunity to use our collections, services, and physical and online spaces. The University Libraries will work in a timely manner to identify reasonable accommodation necessary to ensure accessibility for users with disabilities. To learn more about accessibility services or request accommodation, please contact lib_accessibility@memphis.edu.   

Overview of University Libraries Accessibility 

• Libraries’ Buildings 
• Libraries’ Collections and Services 

University of Memphis Accessibility Resources

• Disability Resources for Students:  
• Human Resources, Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA) Information: information, plans, and forms related to the ADA and its application to employees of the University.  
• Office for Institutional Equity: monitors the University's policy on equal opportunity and affirmative action in employment and education, including equal opportunity under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). 
• University Accessibility Committee website:  [under construction, may have to add later] 

Accessibility of the University Libraries’ Facilities 

Parking and transportation

Ned R. McWherter Library 

Hours (all one link), Entrances, Elevators, Automated doors, Restrooms and drinking fountations, Furniture, Study Spaces, Events,

Baptist Memorial Health Care Library (Health Sciences Library)  

Hours (all one link), Entrances, Elevators, Automated doors, Restrooms and drinking fountations, Furniture, Study Spaces, Events, 

Music Library 

Hours (all one link), Entrances, Elevators, Automated doors, Restrooms and drinking fountations, Furniture, Study Spaces, Events

Lambuth Campus Library 

Hours (all one link), Entrances, Elevators, Automated doors, Restrooms and drinking fountations, Furniture, Study Spaces, Events

Accessibility of the University Libraries’ Collections & Services 

• Materials requests 
• Document delivery 
• Document conversion 
• Instruction 
• Research assist