Access Guide
Access To
- The library is on the first floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 221cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There are security barriers into the library next to the reception desk.
- The security barriers have a width of 89cm.
- There is a security barrier on the exit, with a width of 122cm.
Reception
- The reception is located to the left after you enter the library.
- The distance from the library entrance is 1m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 111cm to 122cm from the floor.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The seating and tables are fixed.
Library
- There is not step-free level access throughout the library.
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper level
- Books that are not accessible on the floor 2 are journals and law books.
- A book retrieval service is provided by staff at the reception desk for books on floor 2.
- Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
- There is some 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.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- 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 right after you enter the library.
- There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
- The library lower and upper level can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.