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Overview

Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Public Car Parks View
- There is a public car park located in Wharton Street.
- The name of the car park is Wharton Street Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

This entrance is located at the front of the building.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free level access at the entrance.
There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
The door opens by sliding.
There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
The width of the opening is 100cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The door has a low visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
There is a second single automatic door.
The second door is permanently held open.
The width of the opening is 100cm.
The second door has a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The reception is located on the right as you enter.
The distance from the entrance is 8m.
The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways.
There is step-free level access to the reception.
The height of the reception desk is 93cm.
There is not a lowered section at the desk.
The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There may be background noise in this area.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
Some tables are fixed.

There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
The following areas have stepped access: The first floor mezzanine.
Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
There may be background noise.
Wayfinding signage is not provided.
Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
The following areas have stepped access: the first floor mezzanine.
Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
Some desks are fixed.
Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 120cm to 134cm from the floor.
This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs, handheld magnifiers and headsets.