At Carlson Library, computer workstations located in Microform & Multimedia and in the Canaday Center are customized to assist those with visual and mobility impairments or learning disabilities. Each workstation is equipped withPlease log in to your UTAD (university) account to enjoy maximum use of these workstations. The library staff can provide basic assistance, but cannot provide technical assistance or software instruction. Please see the Office of Accessibility if you need training on this software.
- Text View - screen enlargement software
- Dragon Naturally Speaking - dictation software
- Kurzweil 3000 - scanning system
- Adjustable height desk with swing-arm monitor
Magnifying lens sheets for print material are available at the Carlson Library Reference Desk.
Patrons with disabilities can identify a proxy borrower who can check out items for them at the library. Your proxy will need to present both your UT ID and his or her ID (such as a drivers license) to verify that he or she they can take out books under your name. This is done as a security precaution. To designate a proxy borrower, print out and complete this form and bring it to the circulation desk or send it to Mary Jane Horn ((419) 530-4487) at the Circulation Department (Mailstop #509).
We are happy to retrieve books and other material from our shelves for users who unable to reach materials by themselves. Whenever possible we retrieve materials immediately, but at times we may need one business day (excluding weekends and holidays) to provide this service. Materials not retrieved immediately will be placed on hold for 10 days at the Circulation Desk. Patrons should complete a Material Retrieval Request Form at the Reference Desk or e-mail a list that includes the Author, Title, and Call # for each book to the Reference Department, AskIt@utnet.utoledo.edu. Keep in mind that this service is only for books and materials at University of Toledo Libraries, other items may be obtained through OhioLINK borrowing or our Interlibrary Loan service.
For users unable to make their own photocopies, the library staff can photocopy articles or portions of other non-circulating materials from our collections. Photocopies will be made within one business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date of request, and the cost will be $0.10 per page for photocopies, $0.25 per page for copies from microform. The items can be picked up and paid for at the Circulation Desk. Patrons should complete a Photocopy Request Form at the Reference Desk or e-mail a list that includes the complete citation information for each item to Valerie J. Brown, valerie.brown@utoledo.edu. Please note that articles from publications not at UT may be obtained through our Interlibrary Loan service.
Automatic door openers are located at the Carlson Library entrance near the Student Union.
Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the 1st and 4th floor of Carlson Library in the elevator lobby.
Handicap parking spaces for Carlson Library are available near the Armory (AR) buildingor in Lot 11 near the Student Union (SU) and Snyder Memorial (SM). See the Bancroft Campus Map for locations. On the Health Science Campus, parking is available in Lot 40, immediately outside Mulford Library.
Please see the Office of Accessibility for other services and accommodations that are available to UT students, staff, and faculty.