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Accessibility

Welcome. Yale Library is committed to improving the accessibility of the library’s collections, public services, and online resources, while we serve as an important research and educational resource for our campus and local communities.

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The library’s work on accessibility efforts is guided by our mission, vision, strategic directions, and staff values, and our commitment to diversifying and making our collections more accessible is anchored by a renewed  Collection Development Philosophy. We also benefit from the ongoing work of staff members across the library’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA), its Accessibility Initiatives Task Force, and Yale Student Accessibility Services, who help ensure that our community is continually working towards equity and justice, that our spaces are inclusive, and that our services and programs meet the needs of all library users and visitors.
 
This website aims to inform current and prospective Yale Library students, staff, and visitors about our accessibility services, resources, and offerings, and guide them on how to engage with or request these services. We provide information on the library’s accessibility efforts and refer visitors to campus partners for services we don’t directly provide. This site offers a practical overview of our accessibility initiatives for a broader audience, including prospective staff and students, and those benchmarking for their own planning. We invite you to explore this website, and share questions, suggestions, and concerns with our team by YaleLibraryDEIA@yale.edu.

Library Assistive Services and Resources

To ensure equitable access to the library’s collections, public services, and web resources, we have developed services and resources that enable users with disabilities to fully benefit from our offerings. Through our services and policies, we strive to make visitors, patrons, and researchers with disabilities or other access challenges feel welcome in both our physical and digital spaces. To learn more, please visit our Library Assistive Services & Resources page.

Library Accessibility Initiatives and Staff Resources

Yale Library is involved in several efforts that advance our goals of providing greater access to our collections, offerings, and facilities. Visit our Library Accessibility Initiatives & Staff Resources page to learn more about our staff partnerships, resources, and tools.

Accessibility Resources at Yale

Library users and visitors are encouraged to learn about the many accessibility-related resources and efforts across our division and university that support people with disabilities. See Accessibility Resources at Yale.

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