Library Accessibility

Savery Library is committed to providing services and resources that are available to everyone in our community. However, Savery Library, built in 1939, is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, and has had no major alterations since then.

Building Accessibility

The library main entrance can be accessed from across Swayne Hall, just to the north of the Administrative Quad. The handicap-accessible entrance is located on the first floor at the back of the building. Handicap parking is in the parking lot next to the library building.

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are available on the first floor of the library.

Desktop Computers

The computer lab is located on the first floor of the library, near the handicap-accessible entrance, in Room 106.

Printing

Print-on-demand is available via an email inbox monitored by library staff. A printing station is in the computer lab on the first floor.

Scanning

Scanners have accessibility features including the option to scan as searchable PDF file (OCR).

Study Areas

An accessible classroom and study space are available on the first floor of the library.

Web Accessibility

Savery Library follows WCAG standards and regularly tests online interfaces. We are working towards universal access, but there may be some gaps. If you are unable to access an online resource due to a disability, please contact the systems librarian.

External Websites and Applications

Library websites may link to websites and/or applications that are not part of the college’s domain. External websites and/or applications that are used to access college services, programs and/or activities by the public must be accessible.

In the event that the library receives notice that an external website or application used to access services, programs, and/or activities is not accessible, the library will contact the host of the external website to report accessibility issues and work toward their resolution; and will provide equally effective alternative access to the services, programs and/or activities until accessibility issues are resolved.

Library Databases

VPAT Statements

The inaccessibility of many library electronic resources makes providing equal access to information for all library users a difficult task. Purchasing and subscribing to inaccessible library e-resources goes against Savery Library’s commitment to enhancing equitable environments for research, learning, and working. As part of the Libraries' commitment to equitable service and access to our patrons, we have tested all e-resources in our collection.