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Omagh Campus - Learning Resource Centre

South West College, 2 Mountjoy Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT79 7AH

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Introduction

  • Related link Omagh Campus - Main Building.
  • https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-west-college/omagh-campus/access-guides/omagh-campus-main-building.
  • The Learning Resource Centre is located on the second floor of the Curved Wing.

Opening Times (Term Time)

  • Monday 09:00 - 20:00..
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00..
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00..
  • Thursday 09:00 - 20:00..
  • Friday 09:00 - 15:45..

Opening Times (Non Term Time)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00..
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00..
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00..
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00..
  • Friday 09:00 - 15:45..

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Omagh.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 460cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the rear 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 not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The car park is for the use of staff and Blue Badge holding students only.

Main Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Bridge Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Rear Entrance

  • This information is for the entrance located next to the car park at the rear of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Comments View
    • There are stairs located on the North and West wing.

North Wing Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the 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 106cm x 206cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 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 good.

LRC Entrance

  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Curved Wing.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • Level access is via lift.
  • 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 163cm (5ft 4.17in).

LRC Information Desk

  • The desk/counter is 5m (16.4ft) from the LRC entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • 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 portable loop.
  • The hearing system is available only on request.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • There is not a touch screen.
  • The portable induction is available on request from the main reception.

Learning Resource Centre

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs without armrests, riser recliner chairs, benches, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, high tables, desks and booths.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • The portable induction loop is located at the main building reception.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: tablets and headsets.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: JAWS and Texthelp Read&Write.
  • There is a quiet room /safe place located in the Learning Resource Centre, as shown in the last two photos.
  • There are 3 study pods in the Learning Resource Centre.

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.