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Marcus Garvey Centre - Library and Customer Services

1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • The nearest train station is Bruce Grove.
    • This station does not have step-free access.
    • The nearest step-free train station is South Tottenham.
    • The nearest underground station is Seven Sisters.
    • This underground station does not have step-free access.
    • The nearest underground station is Tottenham Hale.
    • This underground station has step-free access.
    • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the first floor.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the right hand toilet with adaptations .

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 40m from the library entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There are automatic doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the left as you enter the Marcus Garvey building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 155cm.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp as you enter.

Reception (Ground Floor)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter the library.
    • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 108cm to 144cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left after the library entrance.
  • The distance from the library entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 77cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left after the library entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception (First Floor)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Meeting Room 1)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are 4 meeting rooms in total on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 35m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 77cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is an additional sink located at 95cm high with a sensor tap.