Access Guide
Access To
- In the centre of the Baker Building on the first floor.
- View information on Department of Engineering (Baker Building) (opens new tab) .
- View information on Department of Engineering (Inglis and Inglis A) (opens new tab) .
- View information on opening times
- 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 Engineering Library.
- There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
- There is a card reader to access the library at a height of 120cm.
- There is a set of security barriers after the entrance with a width of 152cm.
There is a single manual door entering the library at the far side (rear) of the library.
There is a entrance that is ramped and stepped from Department of Chemistry (Inglis Building and Inglis A), the steps at this entrance can be bypassed by a platform lift.
Reception (Library Information Desk)
- The reception is located in the centre of the library.
- The distance from library main entrance is 20m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has windows.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- Access throughout the library may include automatic 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 flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables, long tables, desks and height adjustable desks.
- Some tables are fixed.
- 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 a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 110cm to 150cm from the floor.
- When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 90cm to 150cm from the floor.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs.