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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Motherwell.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is High Road.
  • The car park is located across from the building, off High Road.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left hand side of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of similar automatic doors.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 17/01/2024.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The counter in the Computing area is 110cm.

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Vending Machines

• The Vending Machines are located to the right of the library entrance.
  
• Accessible via the platform lift or the stairs
  
• The Vending Machines serve snacks, hot and cold drinks
  
• The highest touchscreen button for the snacks machine is 139cm and the lowest 96cm.
  
• The highest touchscreen button for the hot drinks machine is 127cm and the lowest is 105cm
  
• The height of the coffee tables from floor level is 47cm
  
• The Vending Machine accepts both cash and card.

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Level Change (Rear Steps)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the rear of the library and cafe.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Lift (Rear Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located beyond reception.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 120cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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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.
• 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 chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a magnifying sheet.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left beyond the second set of entrance doors.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left before the second set of entrance doors.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 160cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 96cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 77cm (2ft 6in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of reception.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of reception.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Level Change (Female Toilet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the female toilet.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.