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COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Other Floors

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is located on the second floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are just outside the library next to the lifts on the first floor.

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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.