Access Guide
Access To
- The library is located on the second floor of the Faculty of Divinity.
- The width of the security barriers beyond the entrance are 148cm.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and automatic 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 open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Reception
- The reception is located to the left from the library entrance.
- The distance from library entrance is 1m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 120cm from the floor.
- 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 library, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: the mezzanine level.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
- 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 size of the space.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: coloured overlays.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the library entrance.
- The library and mezzanine can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps have open risers.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (Platform)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left from the library entrance.
- This lift is a platform lift.
- The distance from the library entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The library and mezzanine are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 89cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.