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Summary

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• Service View
  • The library is located in the centre of the City Campus Building over levels 3, 4 and 5:
    Level 3 - Group Study
    Level 4 - Main library service
    Level 5 - Silent and individual study and reference
    There is additional study space in the main concourse on level 2.
  • City Campus Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Building View
  • There is level access to the library from the main entrance via the central lifts.
    Pease note there are security gates at level 2 to access the central lifts.
    Within the library there is a platform lift available between levels 4 and 5.

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Opening Times (Library Self Service)

• Monday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Library Staffed Service)

• Monday 08:30 - 18:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 18:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:45.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Help Choosing A Course from Professional Careers Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 0141 272 6578.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disposable puppy mats are available from reception for assistive dogs. An outside toilet area will possibly be added in the future.

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Entrance (Level 3 - Side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 3 to the left hand side as you exit the central lifts.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 3 Service Point and study area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'City Library'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 129cm.

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Entrance (Level 3 - Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the library on level 3.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 3 study area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'City Library'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 95cm.
  • Please note this entrance is unlocked during normal library opening hours.

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Reception (Level 3 - Service Point)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the left as you enter via the level 3 side entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the level 3 side 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 94cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is 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.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/03/2025.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.

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Entrance (Level 4 - Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the central lifts.
  • This entrance gives access to the library level 4.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'City Library'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 95cm.

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Entrance (Level 4 - Side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 4 on the left side from the central lifts.
  • This entrance gives access to level 4 main library services and study area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'City Library'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 179cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 129cm.

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Reception (Level 4 - Service Point)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on level 4.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the level 4 - front 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 no 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 95cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is 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 portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/03/2025.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and vinyl.

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Entrance (Level 5 - Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 5 to the left as you exit the lifts area.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 5 - Silent Study and Reference.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'CiTY LIBRARY'.
  • There is step-free access 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 108cm.

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Reception (Level 5 - Service Point)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the left as you enter the library on level 5.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the level 5 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 94cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • 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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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • Step-free access to levels 3, 4 and 5 is available via the main central lifts.
    In addition there is a platform lift within the library serving levels 4 and 5.
    Alternative stepped access is available between levels 3, 4 and 5 via the staircase on the right of the library.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
• 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.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The portable loop is located at the main service point on level 4. There is also a portable loop available at the main reception.
  • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/03/2025.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.

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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access, via lift, within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • Care should be taken off ventilation covers and electrical socket covers in the floor that may cause a trip hazard for those with mobility or sight impairments.
• 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 on level 4 and 5.
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 116cm and 146cm.
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • The library is also able to provide material in dyslexia friendly formats.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 72cm in height.
  • There are some height adjustable desks available.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
  • Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
  • For more information about borrowing laptops please click here.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Headsets.
  • The library does not have computers with accessible software.
  • Accessible software available includes: Texthelp Read&Write.
  • Other accessible and supportive software available includes Anthology Ally, Recite Me, Glean, Grammarly and NVDA screen reader.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
  • Computers have variable accessibility functions including text to speech, size, colour and contrast variations. Digital assistance resources for on-line study including book zoom, background variation, read aloud, and note function.

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Lift (Platform)

• The lift is located to the rear left on levels 4 and 5.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the level 4 - front entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 4 and 5.
• The weight limit for the lift is 410kg / 5 persons.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not 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 not 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Library Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the right hand side of the library.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the level 3 entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual heavy double doors to enter and exit the staircase on level 5.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are levels 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located by the main central lifts on each level.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located by the main central lifts on each level.