Accessibility Services

UK Libraries is committed to providing an equitable experience for all of our users. 

We work continuously to improve the accessibility of our library spaces, resources, programs, and collections and to accommodate the wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles of every member of our community. 

We hope you will help us identify barriers across UK Libraries by sharing your experiences accessing library spaces, equipment, and materials in our seven on-campus branch locations or across our many online resources.

Below, find more information and support for accessing all that UK Libraries has to offer.

Accessing Spaces

Use our Directions & Floor Maps page to:

• Find the nearest ADA accessible parking to each library location
• Locate library entrances and accessible restrooms

Find us on campus using the UK Campus Map and visit University of Kentucky Parking and Transportation Services for more information. 

Accessing Materials

Need help accessing materials? Just Ask Us! UK Libraries staff can offer assistance:

• Guiding you through the use of search tools
• Connecting you to research and support services
• Determining library holdings and locating and pulling materials from library shelves

Visit our Request Items for Pick Up or Delivery page to: 

• Request digital scans of materials via our Article Express services
• Request materials to be delivered to the library location of your choice through our Book & Media Express services

Users may also request digital scans of archival materials. Learn more on our Request Materials from Special Collections page.

Accessible Practices

UK Libraries’ accessibility initiatives include accessible practices in developing library instruction curriculum and creating library spaces:

• Inclusive teaching methods modeled on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which allow our librarians to accommodate individual learning differences and meet the needs of all learners
• Affordability initiatives aimed at reducing students’ financial burden and increasing access to higher education
• Accessible and welcoming spaces such as all-gender restrooms, a lactation room, and more resources tailored to user wellness

Accessibility Resources

UK Libraries partners with UK’s Disability Resource Center to provide library users of all abilities with accessibility services and assistive technology.