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Modern and Medieval Language and Linguistics Library

Faculties of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics and Philosophy, University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DA

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  • The Modern and Medieval Language and Linguistics Library is located on the first, second and third floors of the Faculties of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics and Philosophy building.
  • The main entrance is located on the first floor.
    Step-free access to the other levels of the library can be obtained by asking a member of staff to unlock one of the doors into the library on the upper floors.
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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 Modern and Medieval Language and Linguistics Library.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 86cm.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 86cm.
  • There is a security barrier immediately beyond the entrance with a width of 96cm.
  • There is a double set of doors to access the Library step-free on the second floor.
    There is a single door which can be used to access the library step-free on the third floor.

Reception

  • The reception is located in front of you on entrance.
  • The distance from the library main entrance is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 136cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Coloured overlays, wrist rests, large rollerball mice and foot rests are available for borrowing at the reception desk.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, long tables and height adjustable tables.
  • 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: a trackball mouse, ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, handheld magnifiers and coloured overlays.
  • There is a student room which has armchairs, coffee tables and sofas available on the first floor of the library.

Stairs (Library Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the main library area.
  • The first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a handrail on the right only between the second and third floors.