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Summary

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• Service View
  • This guide describes the dedicated Assistive Technology Centre which is located on the ground floor within the Rutherford Building - Library.
    There is an additional assistive technology room opposite the main library helpdesk.
  • Rutherford Building - Library link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Goldsmiths University of London overview please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7171.
• To see more information on Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7078 5300.
• Email: [email protected].
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• Telephone Number: 0207 078 5300 option 1.
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• To see more information on School Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8228 5550.
• Contact the school hubs for support with administrative and programme enquiries.
• To see more information on Disability and Inclusion Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Service is for help with reasonable adjustments, necessary equipment and support to help study effectively.
• There is a designated dog toileting area between the Whitehead Building and the St James Hatcham Building, near to College Green.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way. From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
    From the north take the A102 through Blackwall Tunnel and then follow the A2 West towards Camberwell and Peckham until the A20 / Lewisham Way.
    From the south, take the A20 until it meets the A2 at Lewisham Way; Goldsmiths is just before this junction.
  • There is limited parking on the Goldsmiths campus, and no public parking. There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays for staff and visitors, and pre-registered students with mobility needs within the Laurie Grove Gate site/campus car park.
    There are two on-street Blue Badge parking bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate. There is limited unsigned/unmarked standard parking on Laurie Grove. Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.
  • For more information on directions to the Richard Hoggart Building please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • Marquis Of Granby / Goldsmiths (Stop Y) is served by routes 136, 171, 177, 436, N89, N136, and N171.
  • For more information on buses near Marquis of Granby / Goldsmiths please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is New Cross or New Cross Gate.
  • New Cross station is served by Southeastern Railway and New Cross Gate is served by Southern Railway.
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  • For more information on Southern services to New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is New Cross.
  • London Overground serves New Cross and New Cross Gate.
  • For more information on London Overground services to New Cross and New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
• By DLR View
  • The nearest DLR station is Deptford Bridge.
  • Deptford Bridge is two stops before the end of the southern branch of the DLR towards Lewisham.
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  • Transport for London.
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  • National Rail.
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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 and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Gate.
  • The car park is located at the end of Laurie Grove, off Lewisham Way.
• 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 dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 193cm x 544cm (6ft 4in x 17ft 10in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dixon Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is unsigned/unmarked on street standard parking available on Laurie Grove.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead 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.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 116cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
• Comments View
  • The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.

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Approach (Accessible and Main Entrances)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with a central handrail.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the corner of Lewisham Way and Dixon Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Rutherford Building'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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 90cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • 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 is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • A key card is required for entrance at the second set of doors. The key card reader is 100cm from the floor.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the corner of Lewisham Way and Dixon Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor and reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Rutherford Building'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm.

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Opening Times (Reception)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the right after the main and accessible entrances.
  • The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main and accessible entrances.
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 118cm.
  • There is not 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 76cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of 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 portable 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 23/05/2024.
  • The hearing loop was 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 tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 54cm.
  • The width of the wider security barriers is 91cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 102cm.
• Comments View
  • There are security gates at the exit barriers with a minimum width of 58cm.
  • There is a wider security gate at the exit barriers with a width of 98cm.

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Entrance (Assistive Technology Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left after the barriers at the main library reception.
  • This entrance gives access to the assistive technology suite.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SUITE'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and wood.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Audio View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Assistive Technology Room (Open Area)

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• Room Details View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
  • The majority of the desk(s) are 69cm in height.
  • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Large Key Keyboards, Adjustable Foot Rests, Hand Held Magnifiers, Headsets and Angle Poise Lamp.
  • There are computers with accessible software.
  • Accessible software available includes: Zoomtext, ClaroRead, Inspiration, Dragon Naturally Speaking and Supernova.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There are discs of carpet missing with loose wooden boards underneath.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a mixture of seating with the without armrests and bench seating available.

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Assistive Technology Room (Room 2)

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• Room Access View
  • The room is located on the right after the entrance to the assistive technology suite.
  • The room is 5m from the entrance to the assistive technology suite.
  • There is step-free access into the room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ATC Room 2'.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Room Details View
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
  • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides in the room.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Please refer to the Assistive Technology Room (Open Area) section in this guide for available auxiliary aids.
  • There are computers with accessible software.
  • Please refer to the Assistive Technology Room (Open Area) section in this guide for available accessible software.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet and wood.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is a hard wooden board secured to the floor in front of the desk, plus storage items and some loose cabling.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • This room is usually a staff office but can be booked when available.
  • The room has a key code lock only to be opened by staff.

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Assistive Technology Room (Room 3)

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• Room Access View
  • The room is located on the right after the entrance to the assistive technology suite.
  • The room is 3m from the entrance to the assistive technology suite.
  • There is step-free access into the room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ATC Room 3'.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a key card reader to open the door.
    The key card reader is 110cm from the floor.
• Room Details View
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
  • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
  • The seats do not have armrests in the room.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Please refer to the Assistive Technology Room (Open Area) section in this guide for available auxiliary aids.
  • There are computers with accessible software.
  • Please refer to the Assistive Technology Room (Open Area) section in this guide for available accessible software.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet and wood.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is a hard wooden board secured to the floor in front of the desk.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Assistive Technology Room (Room 4)

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• Room Access View
  • The room is located on the right after the entrance to the assistive technology suite.
  • The room is 2m from the entrance to the assistive technology suite.
  • There is step-free access into the room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ATC Room 4'.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Room Details View
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
  • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides in the room.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Please refer to the Assistive Technology Room (Open Area) section in this guide for available auxiliary aids.
  • There are computers with accessible software.
  • Please refer to the Assistive Technology Room (Open Area) section in this guide for available accessible software.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet and wood.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is a hard wooden board secured to the floor in front of the desk.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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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 on the ground floor, ahead from the main library reception, past the café, on the left, in the stairwell.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor, ahead from the main library reception, past the café, on the left, in the stairwell.