Access Guide
Access To
- The accessible library entrance is located on the first floor of the Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics), to your left on exiting the lift.
- Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics) is linked to the Department of Chemistry (Chemistry Building).
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the Library.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
- A ley card reader is used to access the library via this entrance at a height of 115cm.
There are security barriers beyond the entrance with a width of 98cm. - There is an alternative entrance to the library on the steps between the ground floor and the Chemistry Building mezzanine floor.
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- 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 shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and riser recliner chairs.
- Furniture available in the library includes: coffee tables and 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 vary due to the size of the space.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 130cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
- There is a height adjustable standing desk converter available in the library.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs and coloured overlays.