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A.G. Leventis Library

David Attenborough Building - Cambridge Conservation Initiative, University of Cambridge, New Museums Site, Pembroke Street, CB2 3QZ

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  • The A.G. Leventis Library is located on the Third Floor of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative - David Attenborough Building, to the left as you exit the Atrium Lift.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the A.G. Leventis Library.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 122cm.
  • There are security barriers after the entrance doors with a minimum width of 80cm.
    The push button to exit the library is only required when leaving out of hours.
    For out of hours access, there is a key card reader at a height of 110cm which unlocks the doors.
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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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: high tables, long tables and desks.
  • Some 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 were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 106cm to 135cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • The self-service book borrow/return touchscreen has a library card scanner at a height of 96cm, a book deposit slot at a height of 72cm, and a receipt printer at a height of 64cm. There are three shelves on which you can place your returned books, at heights of 18cm, 49cm and 80cm.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: adjustable foot rests.
  • The library does not have a computer area.