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Queen's Building - Library

Queen's Building, University of Bristol, University Walk, City of Bristol, BS8 1TR

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  • The library is located on the lower ground floor at the rear of the main building.
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  • The most accessible route has steps.
  • There are 15 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • 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.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the library.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are 2 identical entrances, one to the left and one to the right.
  • There are security barriers just beyond the doors.
  • The width of the security barriers is 92cm.

Reception (Information Desk)

  • The reception is located to the right after you enter the library.
  • The distance from the library entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left after the reception desk.
  • The ground floor and gallery can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The Gallery.
  • Access throughout the library may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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.