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Genetics Library

Department of Genetics Building, University of Cambridge, Downing Site, Cambridge, CB2 3EH

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Access To

  • The Genetics Library is located on the second floor of the Department of Genetics Building. It is situated to the far right of the building as you enter through the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, narrow walkways and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Department of Genetics Library.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located immediately to the right as you enter the Department of Genetics Library.
  • The distance from the Department of Genetics Library entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is no seating area for this reception.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a touchscreen, but there is a self-service book borrow/return PC, which is placed on a table with a surface height of 76cm, and a clear underside space of 73cm.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs.