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COVID-19 Information (City College Plymouth)

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Introduction

• The Kings Road Centre Library has height adjustable desks available.

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  • The library is located on the first floor of the Kings Road Centre.

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • Closed on Bank Holidays.

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Opening Times (Holidays)

• Monday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • Closed on Bank Holidays.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Devonport.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Devonport.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Front Visitors Car Park)

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  • The car park is located at the front of the STEM Centre, off Kings Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are STEM Centre and Stars Hair and Day Spa.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 510cm (11ft 12in x 16ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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  • There is sloped access to the car park from the STEM Centre.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the STEM Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the STEM Centre main entrance.
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  • Parking charges only apply during term time.
  • Parking is free out of term time.
  • This car park is also used as a drop off area.
  • Payment by phone can be made viahttps://www.paybyphone.co.uk/
  • It also contains 2 electric charging bays (photograph 6).

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Parking (North Entrance)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is outside the North Entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 450cm (10ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the North Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the North Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There are a number of motorcycle parking bays on the slip road from the North Entrance to Paradise Road as shown in photograph 6.

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Outside Access (North Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in).

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Level Change (North Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.

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  • The ramp has handrails on different sides as you approach.

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Outside Access (East Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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  • These doors are push pad operated.

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Level Change (East Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the North Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 150cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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  • There is a bank of two similar lifts.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
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  • There are security barriers just beyond the entrance doors, 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Entrance (Stem Hub to Library)

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  • This information is for the entrance located along the Stem Hub.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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  • There are security barries just beyond the entrance.
  • The security barriers are 95cm wide.
  • This entrance gives access to the library from the Stem Building via the Stem Hub.

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Reception

• The Library Reception is located ahead after you enter.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Library Entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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  • Portable hearing loops are available if requested in advance.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 3-5 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large text keyboard, large rollerball mouse, height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Screen Tinter, ClaroView and Zoom Text.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilets are on the first floor of the Kings Road Centre, by the lifts.
• Please see the guide for the Kings Road Centre for further details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located in the Kings Road Centre.
• Please see the guide for the Kings Road Centre for further details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.