Access Guide
Access To
- The South Asian Studies Library is located on the third floor of the Alison Richard Building, on the left side of the building.
- View information on Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) (Alison Richard Building) (opens new tab) .
- 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 library.
- There are double manual doors which open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 157cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- The width of the security barriers is 131cm.
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout 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.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
- 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There is a height adjustable desk in the library which can be adjusted between the heights of 67cm - 118cm.
- 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: document holders, handheld magnifiers, headsets and audio recorders.