We are committed to making the collections and services of the Grinnell College Libraries as accessible as possible. If you have concerns or questions about physical access or services in the Grinnell College Libraries that aren't addressed here, please contact Beth Bohstedt, Manager of Access Services (641-269-3354; bohstedt@grinnell.edu).
Parking and building access
Accessible parking for those visiting Burling Library is located northeast and southwest of the building. There is a ramp leading to the north entrance from the lots. The main entrance to the library is barrier-free.
A campus accessibility map, including the libraries and parking lots, is available on the Accessibility Resources website at (http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/diversity/accessibility/).
Facilities
All levels of Burling Library can be reached by elevator. However, some of the book stacks and other areas are currently not accessible. Please ask library staff for assistance if you need materials from these areas.
Most of the computer stations in the first floor Computer Commons are wheelchair accessible.
Restrooms on first, third and fourth floors of Burling are designated as wheelchair accessible and equipped with grab bars.
Library staff at any public service desk can assist you with using the copiers.
The viewing and listening stations in the Listening Room are not accessible. Library staff in the Listening Room or at the Circulation Desk can assist you with other arrangements for viewing or listening to discs or tapes that are on Reserve. Listening Room materials that are not on Reserve may be charged out like other library materials. Please contact Randye Jones, Listening Room Supervisor (641-269-3365; jonesran@grinnell.edu).to borrow items listed as “Library Use Only.”
Finding and using library materials
Library staff can provide physical assistance with searching the libraries' online catalog or other electronic resources.
Circulation services
- Paging of books upon request (please allow ample time)
- Renewal of loans by phone
- Arrangements for others to borrow materials for the patron
- Extension of loans of reserve materials and renewals of reserve materials by phone
Questions about or problems with the service should be address to Beth Bohstedt, Manager of Access Services (641-269-3354; bohstedt@grinnell.edu)
Reference services (top ↑)
Individual appointments for research assistance or orientation to the Burling Library and its resources may be scheduled with members of the reference librarians.
Reference librarians are unable to provide extensive look-ups, index searches, reading, note-taking, form completion, etc. Patrons who require such services should confer with the Academic Student Support and Advising staff at (http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/studentaffairs/acadadvising/staff/) to make appropriate arrangements or otherwise make their own provisions for these services. In some cases, patrons may wish to ask readers, note-takers, interpreters, etc., to accompany them to the reference desk, to an individual appointment session, or elsewhere within the library so the assistants will be better able to continue with whatever follow-up help is required.
Adaptive technology
An Aladdin Rainbow Personal Reader is located on the 3rd floor, on the North side on Burling near Carrel #322, There is a large-print help manual at the carrel.
Additional information
For more information about support services and programs for students with special needs at Grinnell College, contact the Academic Advising Office at 641-269-3702 or go to the Accessibility Resources page at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/studentaffairs/acadadvising/disabilityservices/.
Parking and building access
Kistle Science Library is located on the second floor of the Robert N. Noyce Science Center. Accessible parking for those visiting the Kistle Science Library is located north of the building.
A campus accessibility map, including the libraries and parking lots, is available on the Accessibility Resources website at (http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/diversity/accessibility/).
Facilities
The main level of Kistle Science Library can be reached by elevator, as outlined below and on these maps:
Entering the south doors of the Noyce Science Center:
Almost immediately, turn left and go down the ramp onto the first floor of the Science "elbow."
Go around the elbow, turn left before the stairs, and take the elevator to the 2nd floor.
On the 2nd floor, turn right out of the elevator and follow the signs to the Kistle Science Library.
Entering the west doors of the Noyce Science Center:
Turn right immediately past the staircase and then turn right again down the short hallway toward the
restrooms.
Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.
On the 2nd floor, turn right out of the elevator and follow the signs to the Kistle Science Library.
Enter the northeast double doors of the Noyce Science Center:
Inside the doors, immediately turn left, go down the hallway, and then turn right before the doors to the
loading dock.
Down that hallway is an elevator, take it to the 2nd floor.
Turn right out of the elevator and then--almost immediately--take another right down a long hallway.
Follow the signs to the Kistle Science Library.
All of the book stacks are accessible. The bound journal stacks are contained in compact shelving. Ask staff at the public service desk for assistance. The third floor mezzanine, containing only study carrels, is not wheelchair accessible.
Most of the computer stations are wheelchair accessible. .
Library staff at any public service desk can assist you with using the copiers.
Finding and using library materials
Library staff can provide physical assistance with searching the libraries' online catalog or other electronic resources.
Circulation services
- Paging of books upon request (please allow ample time)
- Renewal of loans by phone
- Arrangements for others to borrow materials for the patron
- Extension of loans of reserve materials and renewals of reserve materials by phone
Questions about or problems with the service should be address to Beth Bohstedt, Manager of Access Services (641-269-3354; bohstedt@grinnell.edu)
Reference services (top ↑)
Individual appointments for research assistance or orientation to the Kistle Library and its resources may be scheduled with members of the reference staff.
Reference staff are unable to provide extensive look-ups, index searches, reading, note-taking, form completion, etc. Patrons who require such services should confer with the Academic Student Support and Advising staff at (http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/studentaffairs/acadadvising/staff/) to make appropriate arrangements or otherwise make their own provisions for these services. In some cases, patrons may wish to ask readers, note-takers, interpreters, etc., to accompany them to the reference desk, to an individual appointment session, or elsewhere within the library so the assistants will be better able to continue with whatever follow-up help is required.
Additional information
For more information about support services and programs for students with special needs at Grinnell College, contact the Academic Advising Office at 641-269-3702 or go to the Accessibility Resources page at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/studentaffairs/acadadvising/disabilityservices/.
Accessibility in the Grinnell College Libraries