Accessibility
We strive to support all patrons in accessing library materials and services. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the library, your subject librarian, or your personal librarian. We value your feedback.
Retrieval of library materials
Reed Item Requests can be made using the library catalog. After you’ve found the book or other item you want, select "Get It", then "Reed Item Request", then select your preferred pickup location (PARC, IMC, or main circulation desk). Requests take about 24 hours to process, and an email notification (or opt-in text) will let you know when it is available.
The Thesis Tower is only accessible by stairs. Materials from the Thesis Tower can be requested via the library catalog or at the circulation desk.
Accessible ebooks, journals, and databases
Many of the library's ebook, electronic journal, and database platforms support keyboard navigation and the use of screen reader software. Some of these platforms offer additional tools, such as fonts specialized for dyslexic readers, an on-page text-to-speech option, or controls for color and contrast. Our streaming media resources typically have captioning and may have full transcripts, and some of these works are also available in versions with audio description.
Questions? Ask a Librarian or contact your subject librarian or personal librarian.
Additional information about ebook accessibility is available on our Ebooks at Reed research guide.
Accessible texts
Library e-reserve and PDFs delivered via Inter-Library Loan (ILL) have undergone an automated optical character recognition (OCR) process. If you require additional formatting, please contact Reed Disability and Accessibility Resources.
All library computers are installed with Adobe Acrobat, which can be used to generate automated OCR for PDFs.
Photocopiers can be used to scan and are available on Level 1, Level 2, and Lower Level 1. Scanners are also available in the IMC.
Accessible document converter
Go to the accesible document converter. SensusAccess converts documents into a range of alternate and accessible formats including digital Braille, MP3, DAISY and e-books. The service can also be used to convert inaccessible documents such as image-only PDF files, images, and PowerPoint presentations into more accessible formats.
Reserves books extended checkout
Standard checkout is 3 hours. If you require longer checkout periods, please contact Reed Disability and Accessibility Resources.
Thesis desks
Thesis desks are assigned to qualified seniors through a lottery. For questions regarding thesis desks, please contact Brian Kelley.
Building tours
The library can be a maze! Individualized building tours may be arranged by contacting the library.
Service animals
Services animals are exempt from the library’s animal policy and are welcome in the library.
Campus resources
Disability and Accessibility Resources works with students with disabilities who seek academic, housing, or other accommodations for disability-related needs.
Reed’s Accessibility Committee is charged to review institutional priorities, educate the community, and to address current and future concerns related to accessibility issues across the campus.