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Using the Library

Information for readers and fellows.

Accessibility At The Huntington

The Huntington is committed to making its collections, buildings, programs, and services accessible for all visitors. For general information regarding accessibility at The Huntington, please see the institution's accessibility page.

The library seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for physical access, communications, or other needs to ensure that services, activities, and programs are available to individuals with disabilities. Schedule allowing, please complete the Accommodations Request Form located below and submit before your planned library visit. Your request will be addressed as expeditiously as possible.

 
 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require the Huntington Library to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Service Animals

The Huntington welcomes all visitors, including those assisted by a service animal. Visitors with service animals are permitted in all publicly accessible areas. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Huntington recognizes only dogs and miniature horses as Service Animals. These animals are specifically trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Guests who use service animals must retain control of their animal at all times, and are required to keep them on a leash or harness while visiting. Emotional support animals, dogs, and other pets are not recognized as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted at The Huntington.

Bringing A Companion

Individual staff assistance cannot always be provided in the library but patrons may bring necessary assistive devices and may be accompanied by a companion. As a reminder, patrons must submit an Aeon application and schedule a library orientation session to use the library. Please see the library's Apply for Access page for full instruction on obtaining a library card. If you plan to bring a companion during your library visit, they must also submit an Aeon application and schedule an orientation appointment.

Please fill out the Accommodations Request Form indicating that you will be working with a companion and library staff will be in contact to make proper arrangements.