Accessibility Statement and Resources

The library has entry ramps, a main door, and bathrooms that are wheelchair accessible. Most of the library is on a single floor, accessible to all patrons. The lower-level housing the bulk of our research books - built in the 1970s - is not wheelchair or elevator accessible. There is a way in with a ramp in the back of the building through the parking lot, but we understand that is not ideal. Library staff would be happy to assist you in locating and retrieving books of interest to save you the inconvenience, and we encourage the use of our online catalog reservation service by all. The Memorial Room, a display of the college’s history, has a small flight of three stairs to access that might be difficult for some patrons. Please let a library staff member know if there is anything we can do to make your visit to the library more comfortable.

Social Space

• Lobby and Memorial Room, available during normal library hours. Soft chairs and couches, low-volume conversations, equipment noise, and heavy foot traffic.

Group Study

• Cooke Wing, available during normal library hours. Some soft, lounge furniture in the front, movable chairs and tables for collaboration, and PCs in the back. Chalkboard available. Moderate-volume conversations and heavy foot traffic.

Silent Study

• Shapiro Wing, available during normal library hours except 9:00am – 1:15pm Mondays-Thursdays (Fall 2023 classes in Shapiro). Silent study carrels along the walls for distraction-free work, large square tables with chairs for spreading out. Very low noise, conversations discouraged. Low foot traffic.
• Lower Level, available during normal library hours. Four PCs along the wall and large, movable square tables with chairs for spreading out. Very low noise, conversations discouraged. Low foot traffic.