Harvard Divinity School Library is committed to supporting all users, including those with disabilities, in accessing our collections and services.
Access Services and Support
Harvard is a proud member of the Aria Access Network. Through this membership, the Aria visual interpreting service is available at no cost to everyone on Harvard’s Cambridge and Boston campuses — including visitors.
Students with disabilities seeking accommodations at HDS must first register with the Office of Student Life. For more information, students may visit the Student Support section of the Harvard Divinity School website. Staff and Visitors with disabilities may visit the Accessibility section of the Harvard Divinity School website.
If the services listed below don’t meet your specific needs, please contact Access Services for personalized assistance.
Physical access
- Building access
The library entrance in Swartz Hall is fully accessible. All library floors are reachable by elevator. - Stack access
If you're unable to retrieve materials from the shelves, staff at the Access Services Desk can assist you. - Restrooms
All restrooms are on the Floors G, 2 and 3. All of the restrooms in the library are accessible, and the restrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors are for all genders. - Photocopying and scanning
Self-service photocopiers and scanners are available throughout the library. People who cannot operate them should take materials to the Access Services desk, and staff will make scans and copies at the self-service rate.
Research support
- Literature searches
The library provides librarian-assisted searching of online resources that are not fully accessible to disabled people. Contact Research Services or call 617.496.2485 to make an appointment. - Books and journals from other libraries
Harvard Divinity School affiliates who cannot access materials at any library due to disability may contact Access Services for assistance. Before submitting requests, please identify the full bibliographic citation for each book or article.
Assistive technology
- A closed-circuit television video magnifier (CCTV) is located on the first floor. This device magnifies printed text and other materials, as well as three-dimensional objects.
