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COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a PC Cluster Zone, a quiet study area and some reference books.
• Related link The University of Manchester Library – Main Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/the-university-of-manchester-library-main-library-manchester

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  • The Muriel Stott building is located within the Main Library Building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 00:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 00:00.

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  • Opening times do vary at times throughout the year. Please contact the library for further details.

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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 have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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  • The car park is located next to the Martin Harris Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 400cm (11ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
  • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 174m (190yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 194m (212yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The designated Blue Badge parking bays can be accessed via Higher Cambridge Street.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Burlington Street.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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  • A University swipe card is required to operate the automatic doors. Visitors can ring the bell to call for assistance.
  • The main doors into the library are revolving doors, shown in photograph 2.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception (Main Reception / Customer Service Desk)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • There is a rear side to the desk that can be accessed from outside the area immediately on entrance. It is accessed without passing through the barriers. There is no lower section here (as shown in photograph 2).
  • There are barriers to enter the main building at reception. One has a width of 90cm and three barriers have a width of 66cm (as shown in photograph 3).
  • On leaving the library there is a barrier with a width of 90cm and two with a width of 66cm (as shown in photograph 4).These require a student ID card to access, although the wider barrier can also be opened by reception.

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Outside Access (Muriel Stott Building Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the main library foyer.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 184cm (6ft) wide.

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in) wide.
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  • The first set of doors are push pad operated, and lead out to the courtyard within the Library Old Building.
  • The second set leads into the Muriel Stott Building.
  • Next to the entrance there are deck chairs that can be borrowed for use in the coutyard area.

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Level Change (Muriel Stott Building Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located between the two sets of doors.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • The ramp has handrails both sides.

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Outside Access (Muriel Stott Building Internal Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off a cooridor joining the purple and green sections of the library.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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  • This entrance is located off the corridor between the Green and Purple Zones in the Old Building.

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Level Change (Muriel Stott Building Internal Entrance from Purple Zone)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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  • The exit from the green area into the corridor leading to the Muriel Stott Building internal entrance has a moderate ramp, 123 cm wide, with handrails both sides.
  • The other end of the corridor, which leads from the purple area also has a moderate ramp with handrails both sides.

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Level Change (Muriel Stott Internal Access From Green Zone)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located off the Green Zone.
• The ramp or slope is steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left of the ramp.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• 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.
• It takes approximately 7 - 14 days to process an order.

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Accessible Toilet

• Adapted toilets are available in the main library.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilets are available in the main library.

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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.