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Library

Augustine House, Canterbury Christ Church University, Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, CT1 2YA

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is level access to the ground floor entrances into the library.
    There is level access via lift to all entrances from the first floor up within the Augustine House.
  • Lifts to access the upper floors of the library are external to the library.
    In order to move between library floors step-free it is therefore necessary to exit the library use the Augustine House lifts and then re-enter the library on another floor.
  • There are multiple entrances into different library areas on each floor.
    These entrances consist of sets of double automatic doors and have step-free level access.
  • The library entrances throughout the Augustine House are signed as either Collaborative Study Zone or Silent study zone.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all floors of the library.
  • There are resting and seating areas located throughout the library.
  • There is directional signage located throughout the library.
  • There are no manual doors in the circulation areas of the library.
  • There is a Sensory Room AHg.03a on the ground floor of the library.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the library areas on the ground, first, second and third floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are also signed for use as shared toilets.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the library areas on the first, second and third floors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the baby room / first aid room on the ground floor.

Access To

  • The entrance to the library is off the atrium on the ground floor of Augustine House.
  • There are two similar entrances of the atrium on the ground floor.
    There are similar entrances on the first second and third floors off the central concourse to the areas of the library on other floors. .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the library.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the library ground floor entrance is 25m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • 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, riser recliner chairs, chairs with armrests, sofas, high stools, benches and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: long tables, desks, high tables, height adjustable tables, tables, coffee tables, booths and height adjustable desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 120cm to 160cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • The touchscreens are located along the ground floor corridor of Augustine House outside of the library area. .
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Supernova, ClaroRead and JAWS.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located near the ground floor library reception.
    • The distance from the library ground floor entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 225cm (width) x 355cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 150cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.