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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the library, group study rooms, open access computer pool and computer training rooms.

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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • On the A27, take the slip road signposted Falmer, Rottingdean and Universities (B2124). This road leads onto Village Way. The route is clearly signposted.
  • There are two main campus car parks, the upper and lower car parks. There are assorted parking spaces within the campus. There are car parks for the two residential hall areas.
• By Bus View
  • The buses that run to the Falmer campus are the 25, 84 and the N25.
• By Train View
  • Falmer train station which is approximately half a mile from the campus is served by Southeastern Railways.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on the Brighton and Hove bus and coach company, please click the following link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Falmer train station, please click the following link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on the Brighton-Falmer Campus route guide, please click the following link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Student Taxi services AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 642 619.
• Email: [email protected].
• There are two locations for student services on the Moulsecoomb Campus. One is located in the Cockcroft Building, the other in Manor House.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 644 100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Applications please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 644 644.
• To see more information on Student's Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 642 870.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the library.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 490cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 59m (64yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Upper Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Village Way, opposite Ringmer House.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Ringmer House.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 390cm x 580cm (12ft 10in x 19ft).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Falmer main campus.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Falmer main campus.
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Ringmer House main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm (4ft 6in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception (Library Help Desk)

• Library Help Desk is located beyond the main entrance, to the left of the stairs.
• The desk is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The fixed loops are located in the computer suites and group study rooms.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3.
  • The stairs are located opposite the Library Help Desk.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the Library Help Desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) 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 140cm x 170cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 7in).
• There are 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 enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 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 have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 3 to 5 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large text keyboard, height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifying screen.

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• Comments View
  • The magnifying screen, large text keyboard and height adjustable desk are located on level 1, towards the front of the library.

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Library Self-Service Machines

• The library self-service machines are 26 metres from the main entrance.
• They are located to the right of the library help desk.
• There is level access to the machines from the entrance.
• The touch screens are 120cm high.

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Computer Room(s)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are push pad activated.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 200cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on level 1, opposite the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on level 2, just beyond the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.