The Kalamazoo College Library is committed to providing all people access to our spaces, materials, services, and programs, as library resources permit. This includes disabled students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
We affirm Kalamazoo College’s commitment to access for people with disabilities.
Accessible Library Spaces
The Library provides resources for people with disabilities, such as:
- Study Pods – the library has a number of study pods available for patrons who need a quieter area to study. There is also 1 wheelchair accessible pod available.
- Students can book the booth through Media Services at Room.Booking@kzoo.edu or 269.337.7138
- Faculty and staff can book the booth through EMS
- Bookings are for two hour blocks
- Restrooms – Wheelchair accessible restrooms on all floors, including an all-gender restroom
- Building Doors – Accessible push-button doors at the entrance of the building
Prepare for Your Visit
- Directions and parking information – The campus map provides accessible directions and parking information.
- Navigating the building – Information about accessibility within the Library.
- Available technology – For more information on the location of computers at the Library visit the Information Services website.
- About – General information about visiting the Library.
How to Contact Us
Please let us know about any accommodations you need! You can contact us through:
- our Ask a Librarian form;
- the library@kzoo.edu email;
- or in person at the Circulation Desk on the Library’s main floor.
If you experience a barrier because of your disability while using library resources or spaces, please contact the CIO, Todd Watson at Todd.Watson@kzoo.edu.
College Accessibility Resources
- Accessibility at K – Central location to find accessibility resources across campus.
- Resources for Students with Disabilities – Information about accommodations for students
Thanks to our colleagues at Washington and Lee University Library for allowing us to use their accessibility statement as a model.