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Library (Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy)

University of Cambridge, West Cambridge, 27 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, CB3 0FS

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Access To (MSM Library)

  • The MSM Library is located within the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy Building, straight ahead and to the left as you enter through the main entrance, at the far end of the atrium on floor 0.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the MSM Library.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 117cm.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader to enter the MSM Library at a height of 117cm.
  • There are security barriers after the entrance, with a minimum width of 87cm.

Opening Times (MSM Library - Term Time)

  • Monday 08:30 - 12:45.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 12:45.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 12:45.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 12:45.
  • Friday 08:45 - 12:45.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.
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    • Outside of term time, the library is open from 08:00 - 12:15 Monday to Thursday, and 08:15 - 12:15 on Friday. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Library (MSM Library)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The library is located in the atrium, which has a large amount of natural light. As such, while adjustable, lighting levels may vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 111cm to 134cm from the floor.
  • The self-service book borrow/return touchscreen is on a table at a height of 93cm. There is a manual form you can fill in, which is placed on this table, should you encounter any problems with using the touchscreen.
    Outside the MSM Library, there is a book return bin, with its slot at a height of 70cm.
    The library is staffed whenever it is open, and the librarian would be happy to help should you require any assistance.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: document holders.
  • Bean bag seating is also available.
    The library does not have a computer area.