The Rensselaer Libraries are committed to providing access to their materials and services in compliance with federal and state regulations. To this end, the Libraries have the following features:
Folsom Library
- Ramps for both pedestrians and those with impaired mobility
- An elevator located on the main floor next to the Library Service Desk
- Kurzweil 3000 web subscription (assistance technology for reading) - inquire at the Service Desk for access
Architecture Library
- A ramp at the southeast corner of the Greene Building for both pedestrians and those with impaired mobility
- An elevator located across from the School of Architecture office in the Greene Building
The Libraries are fully prepared to provide assistance to users with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Libraries in advance by calling the Folsom Library Service Desk at (518) 276-8310 or the Architecture Library at (518) 276-6465.
Library staff will:
- Assist visually-impaired users in using online resources
- Retrieve items from collections when necessary
- Assist users who need help filling out forms
- Modify usage rules and loan periods for library materials when necessary
- Photocopy or scan a limited number of pages for users who need assistance operating equipment
- Assist in setting up study materials for users with limited mobility
- Check stacks for materials when requests are received from patrons with disabilities who cannot physically visit the library
Need more extensive assistance? Contact the libraries in advance:
- Folsom Library, Service Desk -- (518) 276-8310
- Architecture Library, Greene Bldg -- (518) 276-6465
