Disability Services
The USC Libraries is committed to providing access to research materials and computing resources for all members of the USC community, including those with disabilities. The library’s main disability services are provided by the Integrated Document Delivery department (IDD) for those who have disabilities that present barriers to library access. The Information Commons in Leavey Library also offers adaptive technology equipment, such as a Kurzweil Reading Edge machine, Dell Optiplex Gx240 and an electronic magnifier.
Eligibility
Any current faculty, staff, or student who has a USC library card and also has a disability that makes retrieving or photocopying materials difficult or impossible is eligible for service. Before submitting a request for materials students must obtain a letter requesting the service from the Office of Disabilities, Services and Programs (STU 301, 740-0776). This letter may be forwarded to the IDD office by 1) mail, 2) campus mail, or 3) in person. Staff and Faculty may register directly with IDD.
Description of Service
At the request of a registered user, IDD will make copies of non-electronic journal articles and will retrieve standard circulating items from any USC library (excluding Law, Dental or Norris Medical Libraries). If USC’s copy is unavailable, at the request of the user, a regular interlibrary loan transaction can continue the request. Users will be notified by e-mail upon completion of any order.
Books may be picked up at Doheny Library, or may be placed on the hold shelf at any USC library (excluding Dental, Law or Norris Medical Libraries). Books will be checked out to the borrower when placed on the hold shelf, and returns are the responsibility of the user. Articles may also be picked up at Doheny, placed on a hold shelf at a library designated by the user, faxed, or mailed to an on or off campus address. In all cases, if special circumstances exist, borrowers may contact IDD to discuss available options.
Submitting Requests
Requests can be submitted to IDD by registering and setting up an account in ILLiad, the department’s on-line request system.
Requests must include the library location and call number where the item is located and as much of the following as possible:- Book: author, title, publisher and date of publication
- Journal Article: article author, article title, journal title, volume number, issue number, date and article page numbers
Please note that incomplete or inaccurate citations may delay the processing of an order. If you wish to communicate with us about an order, or have any questions about the program, please E-mail us at idd@usc.edu.