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English to Welsh Translation

• Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.
• These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the language symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the Bute Library, the Architecture library collection and study rooms.
  • First floor - main library area and main enquiries desk.
    Mezzanine floor within the library - Architecture Library Collection.
    Second floor - Architecture Library Collection.
  • The upper part of the Architecture library area has step free access via a separate entrance on the second floor.
    There is no step free access to the mezzanine level of the Architectural Library or some study rooms.
  • Bute Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • There are accessible and standard toilets located in the Bute Building near to the main library entrance on the first floor and the architectural library entrance on the second floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
    It can be reached by following the A470 towards the city centre and then following the university's signage.
  • There is pay and display car parking available on Park Place and within the civic centre (along College Road, City Hall Road, King Edward VII Avenue and Museum Avenue).
    This typically costs around £3.40 for two hours.
    Payment is by coin or debit/ credit card.
    Parking in the North Road car park is £8.80 per day at the time of the survey (August 2023).
    There are additional car parks located around the area.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The Cardiff University bus stop is located along Park Place and serves Megabus M05N, Megabus M07N, Megabus M7N, Megabus M10N and Megabus M19.
    The Park Place Bus Stop serves National Express 507, National Express 509, National Express 110, National Express 111 and National Express 216.
    The University RE bus stop is located along Park Place which serves 21, 51, 86, and 95.
  • For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cathays Station.
  • The nearest station in Cardiff is Cathays, which is located nearby.
    There are other stations located around Cardiff.
  • For more information on Cathays Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for Wales.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Support for Disabled Students please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2087 4818.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2087 4849.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 1111.
• Email: [email protected].

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:45 - 21:30.
• Tuesday 08:45 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 08:45 - 21:30.
• Thursday 08:45 - 21:30.
• Friday 08:45 - 21:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Glamorgan and Bute Buildings Car Park.
  • The car park is located between the Glamorgan and Bute Buildings.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on King Edward VII Avenue.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Lift

• The lift is located to your right on entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, G, 1 and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 975kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 125cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Entrance (First Floor - Library Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your left on exiting the Bute building lift on the first floor.
  • This entrance gives access to the Llyfrgell Bute Library.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Llyfrgell Bute Library'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 100cm.

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Reception (First Floor - Main Library Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to your left on entering the Bute library.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Bute library entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Entrance (Second Floor - Architecture Library Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the Bute building on the second floor.
  • This entrance gives access to the Architecture Library second floor area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Llyfrgell Pensaerniaeth / Architecture Library'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 95cm.

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Reception (Architecture Library)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to your left on entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Architecture Library entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 73cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the area.
  • There is stepped access to There is stepped access via 13 steps to the silent study rooms.
    There is stepped access via 12 steps to additional library areas including the environmental statements area.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
  • The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located just inside the library entrance.
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 102cm and 122cm.
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Braille and large print copies of texts can be made available upon request.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 72cm in height.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Adjustable Foot Rests, Large Key Keyboards, Ergonomic Chairs, Hand Held Magnifiers, High Visibility/Contrast Keyboards and Document Holders.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Accessible software available includes: Texthelp Read&Write, Supernova, Mindview and Zoomtext.

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Other Floors (Architecture Library)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the front right of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the Architecture Library entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Library level 1, Architecture Library mezzanine and Architecture Library level 2.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 24cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located along the corridor to the right of building on the first floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Silent Study Area.
  • There is/are 13 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 24cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to your right on entrance to the library via the main first floor entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access additional library areas including environmental statements.
  • There is/are 12 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The steps surveyed can be seen in photograph 2.
    There are alternative spiral staircases up to some of these areas.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located near to the Bute Library entrance on the first floor of the Bute building and the Architecture Library entrance on the second floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located near to the Bute Library entrance on the first floor of the Bute building and the Architectural Library entrance on the second floor.