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Library and Information Centre 1937

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

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Level 3 entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 3 of the 1937 Library and Information Centre.
  • There is step-free access via a steep 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 located on Level 2 of the Library and Information Centre, and gives access to Level 2 of the Library and Information Centre 1937.
  • There is a set of double manual doors, followed by a steep ramp with no handrails, and then another set of double manual doors at this entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is a short but steep ramp, with no handrails, to access the majority of the 1937 Library on Level 2. This ramp has a width of 84cm.
    • There are 4 medium-height unmarked steps, with handrails on both sides, to access the Quiet Study area on Level 2 (East) in the 1937 Library.
    • These steps are bypassed by a platform lift, which has a manual door on the upper level and dimensions of 80cm x 140cm.
    • The lift doors have opening widths of 85cm. There is a short but steep ramp with no handrails when exiting the lift on the lower level.
    • The lift is slow moving and requires the button to be pressed for the duration, including the call button.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the majority of the library on Level 2.
  • Circulation View
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, riser recliner chairs and benches.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • There are no toilet facilities located in the Library and Information Centre 1937.
    • The adjoining Library and Information Centre contains a toilet with adaptations, gender inclusive toilet, and standard male and female toilets - please see the related access guide for the Library and Information Centre for full details.

Entrance (Level 3 Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on Level 3 of the Library and Information Centre, ahead and to the left as you enter the Library and Information Centre through the main entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • The handrail on the left going down for the ramp is only partial.
  • The ramp is located between the first and second set of doors.

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.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, riser recliner chairs and benches.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: desks and height adjustable desks.
  • 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 ahead as you enter the library.
  • The distance from the Level 3 entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route also has narrow walkways.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift does not have 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 high colour contrast.
    • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 78cm.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Level 2 to Level 3)

  • The stairs are located to the left at the bottom of the ramp, just before the second set of doors at the Level 3 entrance.
  • Levels 2 and 3 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 step markings are not clearly visible.
  • 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.

Stairs (Level 3 to Level 4)

  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter through the Level 3 entrance.
  • Level 3 and Level 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, that are within reach.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • 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.