Student Handbook

University Support Services

Library Services

The Homer Babbidge Library (HBL) provides individualized services in all areas of library use. Students can arrange for orientation to the building, assistance with electronic databases such as HOMER, the Libraries’ on-line systems, and retrieval of library materials. The Library also provides special accommodations for studying as arranged by individual students. Large screen computer display terminals are provided for access to the Internet and other electronic information products.

The Assistive Technology Room, located on the first floor, houses an array of equipment and software. This facility is available whenever the building is open. The Homer Babbidge Library has the following equipment available:

• Accessible workstations for the Library's electronic services
• Low vision readers
• 4 track cassette tape recorder/players
• Perkins Braillers
• Closed caption decoder for video
• Kaman AT workstation #1 offers: Internet access, MS Office, JAWS (screen reader), TextHelp
• Kaman AT Workstation #2 offers: Internet access, MS Office, Kurzweil 3000 with scanner, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Zip Drive 250MB

In addition, patrons may qualify for the Library Material Retrieval Program. This is an on-line service for patrons who may have difficulty retrieving library materials. To access this program, contact David Avery by phone 486-4035 or e-mail at David.Avery@lib.uconn.edu or access the information online at http://www.lib.uconn.edu/using/LSPD/lsdhp.htm.