Contacts for accommodations

For library events, visits and materials:

Telephone: (541) 737–3627
Email: [email protected]

 

For OSU students who need research assistance over an extended period of time:

Disability Access Services
(541) 737-4098

Details

Study Spaces

The Learning Commons at the Valley Library was designed to support a spectrum of sensory needs. It is equipped with height-adjustable tables, structures to reduce glare from overhead lights, and a wide variety of furniture types.

All study rooms at the Valley Library are ADA compliant. Four room have been furnished to increase their usability for wheelchair users. Check the "Accessible Seat/Space" box when searching for a room to narrow the list to these rooms.

  • Room 1862 has a lightweight table, and chairs on casters.
  • Rooms 5163, and 5563 have a lightweight table, chairs on casters, and a whiteboard with the base 34” from the floor.

Accessible Formats

Students needing accessible formats for required course materials such as textbooks or documents should contact OSU's Disability Access Services (DAS) for assistance.

Students needing accessible formats for non-required course-related readings or other research materials may request those materials and the type of alternate format needed from the OSU Libraries by submitting a request form, emailing [email protected], or by calling 541-737-4488. OSU Libraries will work to make reasonable accommodations.

Adaptive Technology

The Learning Commons computers on The Valley Library's main (2nd) floor are equipped with audio web browsers and screen reading and magnification software. 

Closed Captioned Videos: A VCR and monitor for viewing closed-captioned videos may be available for use. Ask at the Borrowing & Information Desk.

Loanable Equipment: Adaptive Technology available for check out includes low vision keyboard, low vision calculator, magnifying lamp, and ergonomic mice. Ask at the Borrowing and Information Desk on the 2nd floor of The Valley Library.

Copy Requests

Scanners are available on the  2nd and 3rd floors of The Valley Library. You can scan your documents for free and send them to yourself by email or save onto an external drive.

Contact Disability Access Services for extended assistance.

Research Assistance

Research assistance is available in person at The Valley Library Borrowing & Information Desk and at Guin and Cascades libraries. You can also connect with us online, or by making an appointment with a subject librarian.

Retrieval of Library Materials

For assistance retrieving materials from the library stacks, please Ask a Librarian, or complete a Scan and Deliver Request. Your request will be filled as quickly as possible.

Tours & Information 

Individualized building tours may be arranged by calling (541) 737-4098 or email [email protected]. For additional library assistance, please call the Borrowing & Information Desk at (541) 737–3331.