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Accessibility in the Library

Library Accessibility

The Library is committed to providing fair and equitable access to our resources, spaces, and services for all members of the Olin community. We actively work to ensure our digital resources are accessible and our services support the needs of every student.

Coordination & Privacy

Students with documented accommodation needs can submit requests for book scanning and other services to DSO, disability.services@olin.edu.

Digital Books & Resources

  • Ebooks & Audiobooks for Courses: For Course Reserves, we proactively license ebook and audiobook versions of your materials whenever they are available. You can find direct links to these digital versions in the Online Reserves List on our website.

  • Assistive Technology: All Library-provided ebooks should be screen-reader compatible. If you encounter a digital resource that is not working with your assistive technology, please let us know by emailing library@olin.edu so we can investigate.

Physical Space & Material Retrieval

We are happy to help users navigate our building and access our physical collections.

  • Retrieving Materials: If you need assistance retrieving books or other items from any of our shelves, please ask our staff at the Circulation Desk. We will retrieve any materials for you.

  • Accessing Spaces: If you need assistance opening a door, or require furniture to be moved to create an accessible path, please let us know.

  • How to Get Help:

    • During Staffed Hours (Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM): Please ask any library staff member for immediate assistance.

    • After-Hours & Weekends: For assistance outside of staffed hours, please contact Public Safety at 781-239-5555. They can provide access and assistance.

We are committed to ongoing improvements to accessibility in the Library. If you have questions or actionable feedback on how we can improve the accessibility of our services, please don't hesitate to contact us at library@olin.edu.

 

Mid-year policy updates: Current policies and Library updates are posted at library.olin.edu. Contact us any time with policy questions or clarification requests.