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Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Library

Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DA

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Access To

  • The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Library is located on the first floor of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Library.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are security barriers beyond the entrance with a width of 152cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Library entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: there are two sets of five 15cm clearly marked steps with no handrails to access the lower part of the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include 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.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
  • Some chairs and 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 touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 124cm from the floor.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs and handheld magnifiers.