Access Guide
Introduction
- Opening times vary according to the area.
- Please contact library headquarters for the mobile library timetable and locations.
Location
- The library changes location frequently.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the vehicle.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on the right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the front of the vehicle.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 150cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Reception
- The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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 on tape or disc.
- There is an ordering service.
- It takes approximately 7-14 days to process an order.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.