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 are grounded in our mission, vision, strategic directions, and staff values. Our ongoing efforts to expand and enhance access to our collection is informed by our  Collection Development Philosophy and are further strengthened by the work of staff across Staff Development & Engagement, its Accessibility Advisory Group, and Yale Student Accessibility Services. We remain committed to fostering an environment where all who learn work, and visit the library can fully engage with the our spaces, resources, and opportunities.

This website provides an overview of Yale Library’s accessibility-related services, resources, and initiatives. It’s designed to support current and prospective students, staff, and visitors in understanding how to access or request available services, and includes referrals to campus partners for needs beyond the library’s direct offerings. In addition to serving our immediate community, this site may also be useful to those exploring similar efforts at their own institutions. We welcome your questions, suggestions, and feedback at YaleLibrarySDE@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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