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Physics - Maria Mercier Library

Physics, University of Bristol, Tyndall Avenue, City of Bristol, BS8 1TL

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  • The Maria Mercier Library is located on floor 3 along the main corridor between the front and rear of the building
  • The Maria Mercier Library is approximately 83m from the lift.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the library.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 81cm.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 91cm.
  • The security barriers have a width of 99cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 73cm.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the upper level.
  • Access throughout the library may include automatic doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 112cm to 131cm from the floor.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, document holders, handheld magnifiers, CCTV/video magnifiers, coloured overlays and audio recorders.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: JAWS, Zoomtext, Texthelp Read&Write, Mindview, Dragon Naturally Speaking and ABBYY FineReader.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left after the second door.
  • The library lower and upper level can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is 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 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 and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.