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Generic (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 translation symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

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Summary

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• Service View
  • The library is located along the front corridor of the Main Building on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route into the library is via the lifts in the South Wing of the building which have a slight ramp on approach to the library on the first floor.
  • Library facilities include group study rooms, two IT Rooms and a reading room.
  • There is no step-free access into the group study room, the two IT Rooms and the reading room.
• Building View
  • Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • There are male toilets located halfway down the ramp located to your left on exiting the library.
  • There is a female toilet with adaptations and a shared toilet with adaptations located along the corridor at the bottom of the slope to your left on exiting the library.

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Opening Times (Library)

• 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 - 17:30.

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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 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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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building .
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 225cm x 500cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft) from the South Wing Cardiff School of Bioscience entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • One of the Blue Badge parking bays is signposted, the rest are not.
  • The measurement of the hatched around some of the Blue Badge bays varies.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Library and the Council Room / First Floor Front Corridor)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located along the first floor front corridor.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the library and the Council Room on approach from the South Wing.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located along the first floor front corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the library and the Council Room.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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.
  • There is a similar level changes on approach to the library and Council Room from the North Wing.
    However, on approach from the North Wing the handrail is on the right and on the right and the gradient is steep.
    The steps on approach from the South Wing have handrails on the right and on approach from the North Wing on the left.
    In order to continue around the corridor, you will need to overcome both level changes.

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Entrance (Library)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located towards the front of the Main Building on the first floor .
  • This entrance gives access to the library.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • There are security barriers beyond the entrance with a width of 105cm.

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Reception (Library)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to your right on entering the library.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (32ft) from the 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 78cm .
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • 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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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to the group study rooms and the reading room.
  • There are three steps leading to computer room 1 and computer room 2.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high visual 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 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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Step(s) (Library)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the south of the library.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Group Study Room.
  • There is/are 3 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 28cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • 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 left on entering the library.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access IT Room 1.
  • There is/are 3 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right 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 2.
• Stepped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located towards the north of the library.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access IT Room 2.
  • There is/are 3 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 3.

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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 in the centre of the library. .
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 118cm and 143cm.
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Braille and Large copies of texts can be made available upon request.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 67cm in height.
  • There is a height adjustable desk available.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Large Key Keyboards, High Visibility/Contrast Keyboards, a Trackball Mouse, Ergonomic Chairs, Adjustable Foot Rests, Document Holders, Hand Held Magnifiers, CCTV/Video Magnifiers, Coloured Overlays and Audio Recorders.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Accessible software available includes: Zoomtext, Texthelp Read&Write, Mindview and Supernova.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.

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Other Floors (Reading Room Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entering the library.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the library entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the second floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The handrails on the steps are to the right for the lower part of the steps and left at the upper part.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the Main Building.