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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:30.
• Friday 12:30 - 18:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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COVID-19 Information

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Location

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

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  • The nearest bus stop is Weetwood Drive
  • The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the right of the library 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 410cm (10ft 6in x 13ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the side 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.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Level Change (Car Park)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located throughout the car park.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (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 automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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  • The second door is permanently help open during library hours.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 122cm (4ft).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is / are 11 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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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 allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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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.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Magnifying software.

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• Comments View
  • Standard comouters are available.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 175cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 9in).
  • There is 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 in the cubicle.
  • The emergency 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 not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The female toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located to the left of the library.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 2.
• Home visits / services are not available.