We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all users and visitors by adhering to accessibility standards and offering necessary support and accommodations.
Virtual Consultations & Classes
Virtual consultations and meetings are available for anyone who would prefer to meet remotely. Please let us know if you would like automatic transcription turned on. Additionally, the option to record your consultation is available depending on everyone’s comfort level.
Many of the medical library’s classes are offered virtually. If there is a class you’d like to attend but it’s only offered in-person, please get in touch with the instructor as we may be able to offer the class as a hybrid in-person/virtual.
Library Collections
- Mail to Address: We will ship Yale Library’s circulating materials, including ILL and BorrowDirect, to any U.S. address via UPS
- Request for Pickup: We will retrieve print materials and hold them at our circulation desk – use the option “Request for pickup” in Quicksearch
- Scan and Deliver: Request portions of Yale Library materials – from book chapters and journal articles – to be digitized and sent to you via email
Assistive Technology at the Medical Library
- Microform readers and other information technology
- Desktops with screen readers (instructions for how to use screen readers are available here: Windows | Mac )
- Height-adjustable desks
Alternative Format Reading Materials
Yale Library has a robust collection of resources available in audio format. To locate audio resources, use the “Audio” filter under Format on the left side of Quicksearch or browse and refine this list.
There are various types of software that Student Accessibility Services utilizes to convert existing educational material into alternative formats. These alternative format reading materials are provided in the form of PDF files, audio files, and Braille.
Students who have their accommodations approved will receive these materials at no cost. Faculty/staff seeking accommodations should visit the Office of Institutional Equity & Access.
Proxy
Users with disabilities are eligible to obtain a proxy borrower’s card from the circulation desk for a specified person to borrow library materials on their behalf. Proxy cards for non-students/staff will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on an applicant’s particular circumstances.
For more information, visit Library Assistive Services and Resources.