Miller Nichols Library Accessibility

Book Retrieval

While library stacks have been configured to be accessible, library personnel can retrieve materials upon request. If requesting many items, advanced notice is preferable. Books from UMKC requested directly through the library catalog are usually ready for pick up by the next afternoon (excluding weekends).

Assistance in Obtaining Your Borrowed Materials

A Proxy Account will allow you to grant any other person temporary access to your library account on your behalf:

  1. Contact Student Accessibility Services and Support at (816) 235-5612 to establish an accommodation plan.
  2. Complete the Proxy Borrowing Form to establish your Proxy Account.
 

Scanning & Printing

Students can scan materials using the scanners on the ground and first floors of Miller Nichols Library. Scanners are accessible, but may not meet all needs. If students wish to copy print materials, they must first scan and save or email them. Students may print from library computers using their student print quota. For more complete information, please visit the Printing in the Libraries Guide.

Can the library create accessible documents?

 

Silent Study

The second floor of the library is reserved for silent study. Consult the Miller Nichols Library page for information on noise levels, study locations, technology and services by floor.

Study Areas

The Miller Nichols Library has several study rooms on the first floor which can be reserved by UMKC students. In addition, study tables, carrels, and lounge areas are available on all floors of the library.

Research Assistance

You can get help using the library from the Circulation Service Desk in person, or via phone or email. Reference staff can assist patrons in using the library catalog, online databases, the Internet, and other research materials. Basic reference assistance is available whenever the library is open; however, in-depth research questions may require a longer consultation that will be provided by appointment. Consult our Meet with a Librarian page for more information.

Online Databases and Catalog

The University Libraries’ databases and catalog, like some websites, do not always work well with screen readers and adaptive technology. If you are unable to or unsure of how to use the databases or catalog, we can assist you in your research with:

  • Instruction in how to use a database or catalog.
  • A research consultation in which we facilitate your use of the database.
  • Librarians searching the databases and providing results and articles for your review.

Need to listen to a PDF?

Watch this video to learn how to use Adobe Reader’s Read Out Loud feature on your computer. We also recommend NaturalReader, which can be installed on your computer or downloaded as an app to your mobile device.

Library Instruction Sessions

In addition to individual instruction and research consultations, the Library offers instruction sessions to entire classes. Miller Nichols Library’s main classroom Room 121, has a workstation with an adjustable table to accommodate students who use wheelchairs. If you are coming to the library with your class and have specific needs, please feel free to contact the library or ask your instructor to contact the librarian teaching your class.

The Miller Nichols Library has two workstations located on the first floor that are reserved for priority use by students, faculty, or staff with disabilities.

Software

Universal Access Workstations on the First Floor of Miller Nichols Library are equipped with:

  • JAWS screen reader
  • Window Eyes screen reader
  • ZoomText screen magnifier
  • Duxbury Braille Translation (DBT) text-to-braille translator for braille embossing
  • HP PrecisionScan Pro scanning software
  • OmniPage Pro OCR converts scanned text into computer-editable text.

Hardware

  • 22 inch widescreen monitors
  • ScanJet ADF Scanners automatic document feeder
  • Juliet Pro Braille Embossers The Library’s equipment has limited image embossing capabilities. Those needing a tactile version of an image, table, map, or other non-text information should contact the OSSD which can arrange access to a Tactile Graphics Embosser.
  • Height adjustable table
  • Handling phone calls for deaf or hearing-impaired patrons The Library accepts calls through the National Relay Service (711) and the Missouri Relay Service at 800-735-2966

Contact

First Floor Service Desk

For appointments and general information

Student Accessibility Services and Support

Building Accessibility

Miller Nichols Library Learning Center

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EXHIBIT DISPLAY TABLES

Case dimensions: 5’ long x 30” wide x 9” high sitting atop 3’ legs

Glass exhibit table

FIRST FLOOR GALLERY

The First Floor Gallery is located just inside the main entrance of the Miller Nichols Library.

Wall with exhibit content

Conference Room 325

Located on the Third Floor of Miller Nichols Library. For access, enter the library at the north ground floor entrance or the west first floor entrance. Then take the stairs or the elevator to the third floor..

Map of third floor of Miller Nichols Library