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Squire Law Library

The David Williams Building, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 9DA

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Access To

  • The Squire Law library covers most of the First, Second and Third Floor of the David Williams Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Squire Law Library.
  • There are double manual gates which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The gates have a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the security barriers is 81cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located on floor 1, at the front of the building.
  • The distance from the main lift is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 86cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, long tables, desks and booths.
  • 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • The library have discretionary funds for auxillary aids and accessible software.