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Library

New College Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld Campus, Town Centre, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 1HU

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include library facilities, reading area and study desks.
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  • Main Block.
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  • Learning Centre.
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    • The Library is located on the ground floor west of the Main Block, within the Learning Centre, to the left as you enter via the Main Block - Central Entrance.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • New College Lanarkshire is located on the south side of Cumbernauld town centre, next to the Antonine Shopping Centre. on North Carbrain Road, accessed from the main A8011 Central Way that runs through Cumbernauld Town Centre, by MacKintosh Way to the west or Yule Way to the east.
    • There are three car parks for visitors, students and staff - East Car Park, West Car Park and South Car Park. All car parks are accessed off North Carbrain Road. There are Blue Badge Bays in both the East Car Park and West Car Park.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • The nearest stops are on North Carbrain Road, served by bus routes 343 and X25A. Most buses stop on the A8011 Central Way north of the campus, including bus routes 35, 45, 38C, 49, 147, 147A, 247, 335, 403, X24, X25, X27, X28, X36, X37 and intercity buses 909, M8 and M9. Buses are run by a variety of companies included Stagecoach and First Group.
    • For more information on bus services in Cumbernauld please click here (opens new tab).
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Parking

Outside Access (College Entrance and Reception)

Entrance (Library Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Main Block at the rear of the Learning Centre.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the Learning Centre and this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
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    • The entrance is located beyond double doors that are held open permanently.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop (on request only).
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • A portable loop is available upon prior request.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Library

  • This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
  • This library does not 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 14 days to process an order.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
  • A large text keyboard, large rollerball mouse and height adjustable table is / are available.
  • Other computer auxiliary aids include adjustable height desks.
  • Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a screen magnifier, mind manager, voice recognition software and text to speech software.
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    • This equipment is all available within the Learning Centre.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Main Block in the Student Services area.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Main Block in the Student Services area.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Staff are Text Relay aware.