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Library Services for Persons with Disabilities

Parking and Entrance to the Earlham Libraries

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Lilly Library and College Archives & Friends Collection

Lilly Library is located next to Carpenter Hall; parking is available in the Carpenter Hall lot. There are wheelchair accessible parking spaces and a ramp providing access to the main library entrance.

Wildman Science Library

Wildman Science Library is located in Noyes Hall, the building connecting Stanley and Dennis Halls. Parking is available on the west side of the library in the Tyler Hall parking lot. There are three wheelchair accessible parking spaces and a ramp providing access to Noyes Hall.

More parking is available in the Dennis Hall parking lot. From there, proceed to the main wheelchair accessible entrance to Dennis Hall (on the south side of the building), and continue through Dennis into Noyes Hall.

Library Access and Services

Access to Lilly Library and College Archives & Friends Collection

All three floors of Lilly Library are wheelchair accessible. The elevator is located next to the main stairway. The College Archives & Friends Collection are located on the lower level, as are the Earlham Computing Services and Media Resources.

There are wheelchair accessible restrooms on both the main floor and the lower level.

Access to Wildman Science Library

The main floor of Wildman Science Library is wheelchair accessible. The lower level of Wildman Science Library, including the Wildman PC Lab, is accessible by an elevator in Noyes Hall. A circulation desk worker will provide assistance in using the elevator and entering the library/PC lab on the lower level. If you prefer, staff can retrieve materials.

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the lower floor of Stanley Hall. The circulation desk worker will provide assistance in using the elevator.

General Information

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Research Help in the Libraries

Reference service is provided in both libraries. In Lilly Library, reference help is available weekdays from 10:00 am to noon, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, and 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Weekend reference hours throughout the semester are on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 10:00 pm. During the second half of each semester (beginning after fall and spring breaks), there is additional Saturday reference from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Telephone reference (983-1302) is available during these hours. E-mail reference is also available; while questions may be submitted at any time, responses will be provided during regularly scheduled reference hours.

In Wildman Science Library, the science librarian offers reference assistance weekdays from 8:00 am to noon and 1:00-5:00 pm. You can call Sara Penhale for reference help or to make an appointment (983-1612). E-mail reference is also available; while questions may be submitted at any time, responses will be provided during regularly scheduled reference hours.

Online Catalog

The Earlham Libraries Catalog is accessible through the libraries' home page. Accessible computer terminals are located in each library and at other campus locations. There is also off-campus access.

Loan periods and Renewals

• Loan Periods (The library staff will adjust the loan period on materials as needed to meet particular needs)
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Interlibrary Loan

Students, staff, and faculty of Earlham College may request books and articles through interlibrary loan. Requests may be made in the library or through our online forms.

Retrieving Materials

Upon request, the circulation staff will retrieve books and journals from the stacks. If time permits, requests may be filled on demand but for best service, call ahead to the circulation desks of Lilly Library (983-1287) or Wildman Science Library (983-1245).

The library provides access to electronic books and journals full-text via the web. Other journal articles are available on the web through databases that include full-text. These web-based materials may be accessed from computers both on-campus and off-campus.

Copiers

The circulation staff will assist patrons in using the photocopiers in the libraries. If time permits, requests may be filled on demand but for best service, call ahead to the circulation desks of Lilly Library (983-1287) or Wildman Science Library (983-1245).

Study Rooms

There are quiet study rooms in both Lilly Library and Wildman Science Library. Requests for Lilly rooms can be made in person or by calling Jeanette Wilson in Lilly Library (983-1269). For Wildman reservations, contact Mary Bogue (983-1245).

Microforms

The circulation desk will provide assistance in using microfiche or microfilm materials.

Audiovisual Materials

Instructional Technology and Media (ITAM) provides videos, DVDs, CDs, and other audiovisual materials to the Earlham community. Their facilities are accessible on the lower level of Lilly Library. For further information, call weekdays during business hours (983-1314).

Adaptive Technology

The college's Academic Support Services office has adaptive technology for use by members of the Earlham community. For further details, contact Donna Keesling, Director, 983-1341.

Also, consult Earlham's Policy on Student Learning Disabilities.