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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the library, copy & print, computer terminals, quiet study, work stations and student support.
• Related link Main Teaching Tower Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/main-teaching-tower-building-glasgow

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• Comments View
  • The library is located on the first floor of the Main Teaching Tower at the Riverside Campus site.

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Opening Times

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

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Equity, 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 014 272 6578.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
• Email: [email protected].

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Riverside Campus is located on the outskirts of Glasgow City Centre across from the River Clyde.
    The M8 Motorway is close to the Riverside Campus.
  • There is Blue Badge parking beside the building.
    There is an on-site car park for permit holders nearby.
    Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby on Nelson Street and Norfolk Street.
    A public car park is available nearby at Bridge Street and across the River Clyde on Howard Street and Clyde Street.
• By Bus View
  • The campus can be accessed via a number of bus routes, including buses X3, X11, X19, X25/A, X28, X37, X39, X85, X86, X87, 13/A, 19/A, 38/A/B/C/E, 57/A, 213, 240X, 832, 833, 834, 837, 839, 840, 866.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Argyle Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest Subway station to the College Campus is Bridge Street, approximately half a mile away.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Campus locations and Contact us page of the college website for more information on getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Strathclyde Partnership for transport website, for details on buses and the subway.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquires website for trains to Glasgow.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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 visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 452cm x 530cm (14ft 10in x 17ft 5in).
  • 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 21m (22yd 2ft) from the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • 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 and block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Site Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Riverside Campus.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located below the Link Bridge, besides the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower Building.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Riverside Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 530cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Main Teaching Tower Building and the Halls of Residence Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower entrance.
• Comments View
  • The car park is access from Ballater Street/ Norfolk Street at the rear of the Riverside Campus.
  • An intercom security barrier is in operation at the campus entrance.
  • Within the car park there is 1 electric car charging 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 opposite the river Clyde.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • To the left has you face the entrance there are 2 revolving doors to access the building.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • To the left of the entrance there is a revolving door to access the building also at this entrance.

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Security Barriers Foyer Area

• There are a set of security barriers in the foyer to the front of the foyer lift.
• Access to the lifts is via the security barriers.
• The security barriers are 9m from the side entrance.
• There are 4 security barriers 50cm wide and 1 barrier 90cm wide.
• Access is required by ucard pass only.
• The barrier gates are clear glass with green lights within.
• The lights turn red as the gates close again.

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Lift (Foyer Area)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600 Kg.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 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 not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • Access to the lift is via the security barriers fronting the lift area.
  • Beyond the barriers there are 3 lifts giving access to all floors.

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Entrance (Internal Entrance Teaching Tower)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Main Teaching Tower.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 card reader/lock is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • When exiting the lift on the first floor of the Main Education Tower, the Library entrance is to the far left hand corner.
  • The entrance to the Library is 25m from the lift entrance.

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Reception (Library)

• Library Service Point is located straight ahead when you enter.
• The desk is 13m (14yd 8in) 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 medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• There is a touch screen.

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• Comments View
  • There is a self service touch screen opposite the reception counter, the touch screen is not at a suitable height for wheelchair users.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written, braille and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The fixed loop is located at the reception desk.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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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 7 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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Accessible Toilet (Library)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text, Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 54m (59yd 2in) from the library entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the reception desk adjacent to the computer terminals.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 237cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 9in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 128cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are no standard toilets in the library.
• The nearest shared toilets are to the left when you exit the lift on the first floor of the Main Teaching Tower Building adjacent to the hygiene room and signed Lobby Toilets.