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The accessible entrance to the Marshall Library of Economics is on the first floor of The Faculty side of the building.
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The most accessible route has step-free level access, a stair lift and automatic doors.
There is no signage on or near the entrance.
There is step-free level access into the library.
There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 93cm.
The door has a medium visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
There is a second single automatic door which opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 92cm.
The second door has a medium visual contrast.
There is also a stepped entrance into the library from the upper ground floor/mezzanine level within the Marshall Library side of the building.
The height of the highest step is 17cm.

The reception is located on the first floor, straight ahead from The Faculty entrance to the library.
The distance from the entrance to the library is 10m.
The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
There is a lowered section at the desk.
The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
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 were even at the time of the survey.
Library opening times are available on the library's web page, click here for more information (opens in a new tab).

There is not step-free level access throughout the library.
The following areas have stepped access: the library gallery area on the third floor of the Marshall Library side of the building.
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, armchairs and high stools.
Furniture available in the library includes: tables and high 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Auxiliary aids available in this library include: document holders and headsets.
Material in Braille, large print, ebooks, and ejournals are available via the Libraries Accessibility Service.
For more information about the Libraries Accessibility Service, click here (opens in a new tab).

The lift surveyed is located at the left hand steps facing away from the entrance to the library.
This lift is a stair lift.
The distance from the entrance to the library is 15m.
The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
The lower and upper floors of the lower level of the library are accessed by this lift.
The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 126cm (depth).
The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
None 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.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
A key is required to operate the lift which is available from the library reception.

The stairs surveyed are located within the upper level of the library.
The upper level of the library and the upper level gallery can be accessed by these stairs.
There are 17 steps between floors.
The steps are clearly marked .
The handrails are not easy to grip.
The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
The handrails do 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 16cm.
The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
There are 2 staircases each with 3 flights.
The first 2 flights of each staircase have handrails which switch sides.
The third flight of each staircase has handrails on both sides.
There is also a spiral staircase at the far end of the library to access the upper level gallery.