Access Guide
Access To
- The library is located on the second floor of north wing in the Department of Earth Sciences (Sedgwick Building).
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift 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.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 63cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- Access throughout the library may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- 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 some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.