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Library and Information Centre

Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 3 of the building.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the other entrance.
  • The other entrance is the staff entrance, which is also located at the front of the building, opposite the Keir Hardie Building. There is a single set of double manual doors (with one leaf locked) at this entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on Level 3, to the right after the second set of doors at the main entrance (but before the security barriers), then to the left, past the staff lift, and on the right.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets on Level 2.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2, to the left and straight ahead as you exit the main lift.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 4, to the left, straight ahead, through the Cwtsh lounge area, through the door, and then to the left around the atrium as you exit the main lift.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, opposite the Keir Hardie Building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 105cm.
  • There are two identical sets of double automatic doors located next to each other at this entrance.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located in the centre of the library on Level 3, straight ahead and on the right as you pass through the security barriers at the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 108cm to 140cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size.
    • The touchscreen described above is the self-service book borrowing/renewal machine, of which there are three. The book scanners on these machines are at a height of 78cm.
    • There is a separate book return machine that has a touchscreen with a height range between 115cm and 142cm. The book deposit window at this machine is 98cm high. It does not have any accessibility aids; although staff can assist if necessary.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: riser recliner chairs and benches.
    • Some chairs are fixed.

Library

  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs, benches, stools and high stools.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables, desks, height adjustable desks and booths.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • 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 were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs and handheld magnifiers.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: ClaroRead.
  • Library PCs are equipped with software called "Recite Me", which performs a variety of accessibility functions including text-to-speech output, font size adjustment, screen mask, screen ruler, and colour and cursor customisation.
  • Additional auxiliary aids can be provided by contacting the university's Student Support Services.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the library, straight ahead through the reception area as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 31m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located in the centre of the library, straight ahead and on the left as you enter through the main entrance.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 3, to the right after the second set of doors at the main entrance (but before the security barriers), then to the left, past the staff lift, and on the right.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 27m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door is push pad activated.
    • The height of the push pad is 87cm.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 188cm (width) x 298cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 118cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 76cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.