Persons with Disabilities

The mission of the University of Connecticut Libraries is to provide every library patron with access to all library services, facilities, and collections.

Information for persons with disabilities using a library at a Uconn Regional Campus is available at the various campus Web sites .

Information for Persons with Disabiltiies at the University of Connecticut Libraries Storrs ONLY

Location and Driving Directions

Homer Babbidge Library Hours and Directions
Music and Dramatic Arts Library Directions
Pharmacy Library
The Pharmacy Library is located in Room 228 on the second floor of the Pharmacy/Biology Building, 69 North Eagleville Road.

Hours

Storrs Library Hours

Parking

Babbidge Library parking for those with a State of Connecticut Handicapped Parking Permit is available at the Dodd Research Center's parking lot on the Library's south side.

Accessible Parking Policies

Parking Map for Storrs Campus

Building Access - Babbidge Library

All three public Library entrances are equipped with automatic doors.

  • The north entrance, opposite the CUE Building, is at street level with elevators to the Plaza Level.
  • The south entrance, opposite the Dodd Research Center, is reached via a ramp.
  • The west entrance, across from the School of Business, is reached via a ramp.

Services - All Storrs Campus Libraries

The Libraries on the Storrs Campus provide individual assistance to persons with permanent or temporary disabiltiies. Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Orientation to the Babbidge Library building and other Storrs Campus libraries.
  • Retrieval of library materials held at the Babbidge, Music, or Pharmacy Libraries is made through the Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loan service.
  • Assistance with research projects through the Liaison Program and/or Undergraduate Instruction Team.

Equipment - Babbidge Library

  • Accessible workstations designated for persons with disabiltiies
  • Low vision reader
  • Kaman Assistive Technology Workstation, including:
    • Internet access
    • MS Office
    • JAWS
    • TextHelp
    • Kurzweil 3000 with Scanner
    • Dragon Naturally Speaking
    • Zip Drive 250 Mb
  • Extensive information on all services, policies and procedures for University of Connecticut Students with Disabilities is available at the University Services for Students with Disabiltiies Web site.

Contact

For questions or comments on Uconn Libraries for Persons with Disabilities on the Storrs Campus, contact:

David Avery
Liaison for Patrons with Disabilities
Homer Babbidge Library
Access Services
369 Fairfield Way, Unit 2005AS
Storrs, CT 06269-2005
Campus Mail: David Avery, Unit 2005AS
Phone: 860-486-1582
Email: david.avery@uconn.edu

This page is maintained by David F. Avery