Access Guide
Access To
- The library is located to the front left of the West Road Concert Hall building.
- View information on Faculty of Music and West Road Concert Hall (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual 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 130cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door which is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 101cm.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
Reception
- The reception is located on the right after the entrance to the library.
- The distance from the entrance to the library is is 6m.
- The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- Library opening times are available on the library's web page, click here for more information (opens in a new tab).
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- Access throughout the library may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is some 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 without armrests.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables, high tables and desks.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There is a manual door into the audio room.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook, ejournal and audio.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: document holders, handheld magnifiers and audio recorders.
- Material in Braille and large print are available via the Libraries Accessibility Service.
For more information about the Libraries Accessibility Service, click here (opens in a new tab).