Accessibility Service Policy

The Eugene McDermott Library at the University of Texas at Dallas is committed to equal access to educational endeavors for students with disabilities and we offer a wide range of services for users with disabilities. If special assistance is needed to use our services and resources, please call 972-883-2953 to ensure staff availability.

In addition to the services listed, we abide by the policies of the UTD Student AccessAbility Office and the U.S. Department of Education.

Contact Information: Library Services Desk 972-883-2953

General Campus Assistance: studentaccess@utdallas.edu or 972-883-2098

Adaptive Workspace

The Accessibility Equipment Room (MC 2.516) is available to UT Dallas students, faculty, and staff with disabilities on a reservation basis. An active UT Dallas NetID is required to use the equipment. Please contact Access Services at our checkout desk to reserve the room.

Note: This space is intended for studying and research purposes. Due to its location, group meetings are not allowed.

Contact Information: circ@utdallas.edu or 972-883-2953

Equipment and Software

The Accessibility Equipment Room (MC 2.516) includes equipment and software that can assist students, faculty, and staff in their research and studies.

Equipment

Software

Retrieval of Materials

Physical books or media items will be retrieved by Services Desk staff upon request. If you would like to ensure the item is available before you come to the library, please place the item on hold.

There are two types of hold requests:

• • If the item is available: requesting the item will notify library staff to retrieve the item and make it available at the checkout desk in the lobby for you to pick up. You will receive an email when it is ready, and you will have 7 days to pick up the materials.

• • If the item is checked out: requesting the item will notify the current borrower that they must return the item within 21 days for books or 7 days for DVDs. When this item is returned, you will receive an email that your request is ready to pick up, and you will have 7 days to pick up the materials.

• • Note: Popular and high-demand items may have a waiting list. The Services Desk staff can check your place on the list. Contact them at 972-883-2953 or email circ@utdallas.edu

• • Placing a request:
    • Start at the Library’s homepage

• • • Click the Library Catalog tab in the main search area

• • • Search by title, author, or keyword to find the desired item

• • • Please note the item’s format, availability, and location

• • • Click the title to expand to a detailed view of the record

• • • Click Sign In under the Get It section in the record

• • • Enter your NetID and password

• • • The Request option will appear in the Get It area

• • • Click Request

• • • Complete the prompts

• • • Check your email for a confirmation and/or updates

• • • Requested items are picked up at the Services Desk on the 2nd floor

• • If the item is no longer needed, it is helpful to other borrowers to cancel the request

Print & Copy Assistance

Staff can assist with the printing, copying, and scanning of materials in the Library Print/Copy/Scan Center. If you need assistance, please approach the Services Desk.

You will need an active Comet Card with funds on it to pay for your prints.

• Black and white prints and copies are 6¢ per page.
• Color prints and copies are 25¢.
• Use the GET App to use a credit or debit card to load money onto your Comet Card. ($10 minimum).

Alternative Formats

The Interlibrary Loan Department will provide accessible alternative formats of library owned or licensed materials or Interlibrary Loan materials to eligible students, staff, and faculty.

For assistance, please contact the Interlibrary Loan Department: ill@utdallas.edu 972-883-2900

Writing Assistance

The University of Texas at Dallas Writing Center can provide constructive feedback and writing support for undergraduate and graduate students through one-on-one tutoring sessions.

Please visit studentsuccess.utdallas.edu/programs/writing-center to schedule an appointment with the Writing Center.

Study Rooms

Study rooms are available for actively enrolled students at the University of Texas at Dallas by reservation. These rooms are separate from the Accessibility Equipment Room. The rooms can be reserved up to 24 hours in advance for 2-hour increments.

To reserve a room, please visit libcal.utdallas.edu or call 972-883-2953.

Emergency Situations

In case of emergency, an announcement will be made over the Public Announcement System. If you are unable to exit the building or make it to the basement, or you become trapped in the elevator in the instance of a power outage, please call the non-emergency police department number at 972-883-2222 and request police or public safety officer assistance. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

Report a Barrier

Individuals who encounter a physical, electronic, or programmatic barrier on campus, such as an inoperative elevator, an inaccessible website, a blocked access ramp, or any other access barrier, should contact the ADA Coordinator or fill out the form listed below.

For assistance, please contact the campus ADA Coordinator: ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu or use the Report a Barrier Form.

Accessibility Animals

Service Animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are allowed in the library. Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog or miniature horse that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the animal must be directly related to the person’s disability.

Emotional Support Animals are intended to provide emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship to their owners. While these animals are allowed in some campus areas, they are not allowed in the library without express permission from the Dean of Libraries.