TTU Libraries’ Disability Resources

Texas Tech University Libraries are committed to the principle that there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons because of race, creed, national origin, age, sex, or disability and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This guide describes a number of services that the Libraries provide users who have disabilities. If there are any questions aboutthese services, or if other assistance is needed, contact the Office of Library Administration at 742-2261.

Reference Services

Reference staff help patrons find information, in particular citations to books, journal articles, and other library materials. Subject Librarians specialize in the resources of specific disciplines, such as Psychology, Education, or Agriculture. Any library patron can request a consultation with either a Reference or Subject Librarian. These librarians can provide assistance in locating citations. Students with special needs may find this service especially helpful. Come to the Reference Desk or call the Reference Office at 742-2236 to make an appointment for a consultation.

Document Delivery

Document Delivery is a service that provides all library users a convenient way to obtain library-owned materials.

Library Instruction

Orientations to the Library and its services, resources, and equipment are provided by Library Instruction program. Instruction is offered to both groups and individuals in the use of adaptive equipment and the Library Information System or to learn about services for students with disabilities. Students with special needs who prefer to attend library instruction sessions with their class may notify their class instructor or a Library Instruction Librarian (phone 742-2236) that they need assistance.

Relay Texas

Relay Texas is a telephone relay service that provides a connection between a person using a TDD/TTY and a person using a regular phone. Phone calls to the Library may be made by dialing 1-800-735-2989 on a TDD/TTY. There is no extra charge for this phone service. Long distance calls placed within the state of Texas will be billed to the caller at a discounted rate.

Wheelchair Access

There are ramps and automatic doors at both the east and west entrances to the Library building. Wheelchair-accessible study carrels are located on the west side of the first, second, and third Stack levels. Wheelchair-accessible restroom facilities can be found on the main floor, near Government Documents, and on the first and third Stack levels. A pay phone is located in the northwest corner of the Croslin Room. During the fall and spring semesters, a lift-equipped van provides campus shuttle service for students with disabilities between 5 p.m. and 4 a.m., Monday through Friday. Arrangements can be made to use the van by calling 742-3931 or by using the blue light phones.

Reader Services

Reader services are not provided by the Library. Students needing reader services should schedule a reader through customary resources, such as their Texas State Commission for the Blind counselor.