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Lurgan Campus - Library

Southern Regional College, Kitchen Hill, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT66 6AZ

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The library is located on the first floor of the main building, straight ahead from the reception lift.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30 - 19:00.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 19:00.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 14:30.

Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located at the front of the building off from Kitchen Hill, and to the right and left ends off Alexandra Crescent.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 500cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m (16.4ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Alexandra Crescent.
    • The car park is located to the left of the building.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Kitchen Hill (this is free parking).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Main Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Kitchen Hill.
    • This entrance gives access to the reception and Level 1 (ground floor).
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 177cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 159cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance .
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Stairs

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are level 1 (ground floor) and level 2 (first floor).
    • The stairs are located in the main reception area.
    • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • 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.
    • There are similar staircases off the right corridor at the front, and at the rear of the main corridor on the left.
    • The stairs in the rear left hand corner contain a staff room and the beauty salon on the landing, not accessible to wheelchair users.

Reception Platform Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are the ground and first floors.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 250Kg.
  • The lift is approximately 15m (4.57m) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1.4in).
  • The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 135cm (3ft 1.8in x 4ft 5.15in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does 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 moderate to good.

Library Entrance

  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Main Building.
  • 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 single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 9.86in).

Main Service Desk

  • The desk/counter is 4m (13.12ft) from the library entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The desk/counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a touch screen.
  • There are security scanners immediately inside the entrance. They are 95cm apart.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • There are security barriers, 96cm wide, just inside the entrance.

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 not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
  • There is an ordering service.
  • The library does not have computers with accessible software.
  • Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This is a Clos-o-Mat toilet.
    • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (104.99ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor straight ahead from the main entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a gender neutral toilet facility.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10.25in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 167cm (5ft 1.42in x 5ft 5.75in).
    • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet .
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 4.55in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • 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 45cm (1ft 5.72in).
    • 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 102cm (3ft 4.16in) .
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 134cm (4ft 4.76in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 3.76in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 5.92in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm .
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
    • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main corridor straight ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 35m (114.83ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Additional Info

  • Staff are Text Relay aware.