The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library is committed to providing patrons with disabilities access to materials and services equal to the access provided to all other patrons. Identified obstacles will be removed when feasible. When barriers do exist, assistance is available. 

Because not all disabilities are apparent, it must remain the responsibility of the patron with the disability to contact the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library to request special arrangements necessary to accommodate his/her needs. This should allow the individual’s need to be accommodated while maintaining the individual’s right to privacy. A coordinator will be appointed to insure continuing attention to the needs of patrons with disabilities, and will work with public service points to meet the patron’s needs. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form may be printed and completed by the patron and left at the Information Desk. 

All staff working in public service areas of the library should accommodate any reasonable request from a patron with a disability. However, if more assistance is required than can be provided on demand, an appointment of extended service should be arranged by calling the Information Desk at 457-2601, Monday to Thursday, 10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m., Friday, 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Staffing level and time of day may affect the level of service available. 

The Library Offers the Following Services to Patrons with Disabilities

Building Accessibility 

Staff Assistance in the Library

Telephone and Electronic Assistance

• Checkout renewals (Circulation Desk, 457-2602). 

• Reference Telephone Assistance (Information Desk, 457-2601).

• Most library materials are included in the online catalog which can be searched by keyword, author, title, or subject. The online catalog contains Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) databases and Internet access. The computer workstations and dedicated online catalogs are accessible to persons in wheelchairs.