Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)
Introduction
- Related link Schuster Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/schuster-building
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- The library is located on the first floor of the Schuster Building.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Manchester.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Manchester Oxford Road.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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- Car Park G is located on Rumford Street.
- Please see the guide for the Car Park G for more details.
Opening Times (Term-Time)
- Monday 09:30 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 13:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 13:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 13:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 13:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- Outside of term time library opening times may vary. For more details regarding opening times please check the University of Manchester Website.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Brunswick Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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- The first set of doors open towards you and the second set of doors are push pad operated.
- After 18:00 there is a 90cm wide singe width automatic door used to access the building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located on the left as you face the accessible entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the right as you enter.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
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- These steps are located just past Blackett and Moseley lecture theatres.
- There are similar but well-marked steps located just past the cafe, shown in photograph 2.
Lift (Platform)
- The lift is located past the Moseley and Blackett lecture theatres.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 92cm (4ft 11in x 3ft).
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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- There is a moderate ramp in front of the lift on the lower level.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B - G - 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- There are identical staircases located at either end of the building.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the building adjacent to the stairs.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B - G - 7.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
- 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 loop 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 bright.
Outside Access (Library Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in front of you when you exit the lift.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in) wide.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception
- The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is generally staffed.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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 in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the second floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are just outside the library next to the lifts on the first floor.
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.