Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Library and I.T. Equipment.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 10:30 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the City Centre Campus.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Sheffield.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 700cm (11ft 2in x 22ft 12in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main campus entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main campus entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the campus entrance.
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Comments
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- There is a turning circle used as a drop off point located outside the campus main entrance (shown in photograph 6).
- Parking is by permit.
- Permits can be obtained from the main campus reception.
Outside Access (Campus Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 203cm (6ft 8in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 203cm (6ft 8in).
Level Change (Campus Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
View
- There is a handrail on the left going up on the approach ramp from the car park.
Level Change (Standard Car Park to Campus)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the Campus entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- 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.
Lift (Entrance Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you exit the security barriers in the reception foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the campus main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 148cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 10in).
- There are 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 lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Learning Resource Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, on the left, in the main corridor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 151cm (4ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a security barrier just past this entrance.
- The width of the security barrier is 105cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Learning Resource Centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Library
- This library does 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.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard, height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Magnifying Software, Read and Write.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilet is located within the City Campus main building on the lower ground floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located within the City Campus main building on the ground floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.