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The Learning Hub - South Site

Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Road, Basingstoke, RG21 8TN

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Access Guide

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Access To

  • The Learning Hub is located on the first floor of F Block in the South Site main building.
  • View information on South Site (opens new tab) .
  • The distance from the lift is 6m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Learning Hub.
  • There is a single automatic door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight ahead and left after the Learning Hub entrance.
  • The distance from the Learning Hub entrance is 9m.
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and desks.
  • Some desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: headsets.
  • For more detailed information about The Learning Hub services, click here (opens a new tab).

Counter (Student Voice)

  • The counter is located on the left-hand side of the library.
  • The distance from the Learning Hub entrance is 18m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 76cm.
  • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Counter (IP Drop In Desk)

  • The counter is located towards the centre of the library, left and left again after the Learning Hub entrance.
  • The distance from the Learning Hub entrance is 18m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.