There is an ID-card-accessible entrance with an interior lift on the north side of the building. Card access for members of the Vassar Community may be arranged through Accessibility and Educational Opportunity. All persons who are not members of the Vassar Community should use the wall-mounted intercom to speak to staff at the Circulation & Reserves Desk who will come to open the door and unlock the lift.

There are accessible restrooms, media equipment, and a Kurzweil reader in the Library. Quiet space can be provided in the library or library staff can arrange with Accessibility and Educational Opportunity for alternative quiet space.

When the college is in session, a student assistant is available to help retrieve books, read reference materials, select research materials from paper or electronic indexes, photocopy or enlarge articles, assist with the use of the Kurzweil reader, or provide any other help that might be needed. Contact Accessibility and Educational Opportunity to arrange for the student assistant's services at ex. 7584.

Students are encouraged to contact librarians for assistance with their research papers and projects. The Ask a Librarian page provides information about online chat, in-person or virtual research consultations, and email assistance. Email researchhelp@vassar.edu with any questions. 

The Office of Accessibility and Educational Opportunity recommends the use of SensusAccess software to automatically convert documents into alternative media, including audio books, e-books, and digital Braille. Online articles from the Libraries' many databases and journals are excellent candidates for SensusAccess software! Contact the Office of Accessibility and Educational Opportunity to learn more about the software, receive training, and explore the document conversion process.