Access Guide
Access To
- Salomons Library - SALt03 is located immediately to the right as you exit the lift on the third floor of the Lucy Fildes building.
- View information on Lucy Fildes Building (opens new tab) .
- View information on opening times
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter Salomons Library - SALt03.
- There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
- There is a key card reader to enter the library at a height of 119cm.
Successfully tapping this with your key card automatically operates the automatic door.
Reception
- The reception is located straight ahead as you enter the Salomons Library - SALt03.
- The distance from the lift is 5m.
- The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways and automatic doors.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
- The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
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: riser recliner chairs, benches, sofas and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the library includes: height adjustable desks, coffee tables and desks.
- The 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 were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 116cm to 146cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: audio, ebook and ejournal.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: adjustable foot rests, handheld magnifiers, coloured overlays, ergonomic chairs and headsets.
- Accessible software available for the computers includes: ClaroRead.