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Library Health Sciences Building

University of Greenwich, Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, London, SE9 2UG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via very easy slopes.
  • The Library Health Sciences Building has one entrance, which provides step-free access (via a very easy ramp, which bypasses the steps) to the ground floor of the building. There are double automatic doors (with one leaf locked) followed by a push-pad activated single automatic door at the entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as "Library Health Sciences Building".
  • The entrance provides step-free access (via a very easy ramp, which bypasses the steps) to the Library Helpdesk on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, and to all floors, via lift.
  • Floor surfaces throughout the building consist of low pile carpet, with some small shiny vinyl sections outside the toilet facilities in the Fry Wing and Grey Wing.
  • There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas throughout the building, with a mixture of seating.
  • There is some overhead and wall-mounted wayfinding signage in the building. All bookshelves are clearly numbered and signed.
  • There are manual doors in some areas of the library, including to access the group study spaces, silent study rooms, and individual study pods. There is also a single manual door to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor, and single automatic doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor and first floor. All other doors in the building are permanently held open.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, straight ahead past the security barriers at the entrance, to the rear right of the Fry Wing, and to the rear left of the Grey Wing; and on the first floor, straight ahead and on the left as you exit the lift lobby/stairwell.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, straight ahead past the security barriers at the entrance.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the rear right of the Fry Wing and to the rear left of the Grey Wing; and on the first floor, straight ahead and on the left as you exit the lift lobby/stairwell.

Parking (South Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located behind the David Fussey Building, on the south side of the campus.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 88m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
    • The Blue Badge bays are flush with the route to the entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located on the campus, outside the Mary Seacole Building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • The car park is ANPR controlled. Payment is made at the end of your stay using the on-site machines, in advance using the online booking system, or online by midnight using the Trust app. Please visit the website above for information on the latter two options. Unless booked in advance, Blue Badge holders must enter their registration into the on-site machines or the Trust app to avoid a penalty charge.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the side of the Grey Building.
    • The drop-off point is flush with the route to the entrance.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • Standard on-street parking is available outside the campus on Avery Hill Road, in marked strips.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, opposite the Wren Building and diagonally opposite the David Fussey Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with a central handrail.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 4cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up the very easy ramp.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 114cm.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 90cm.
  • The security barriers are key card activated. The key card reader is at a height of 98cm.
  • There are small lips up and over the threshold of the security barriers, which have a low colour contrast.
  • The push-pad to enter through the second set of doors is a key card reader, which activates the automatic doors upon successfully tapping it.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Library Helpdesk)

  • The reception is located immediately to the left as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 81cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • There are further security barriers as you enter the library. These have an opening width of 95cm.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the individual study pods in the Grey Wing.
  • Access throughout the library may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • 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 without armrests, riser recliner chairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: coffee tables, high tables, long tables, desks, height adjustable desks and booths.
  • Some desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 101cm to 122cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • The touchscreens described above are the self-service book borrow/return machines. The scanner is at a height of 77cm and the book return window is at a height of 99cm.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, document holders and handheld magnifiers.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Texthelp Read&Write, ClaroRead, MindGenius and Supernova.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located diagonally to the left through the door as you pass through the second set of doors at the entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a short but steep ramp to enter and exit the lift on the ground floor.
  • The lift doors are manual.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located diagonally to the left through the door as you pass through the second set of doors at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a single push-pad activated automatic door to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Fry Wing - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right of the Fry Wing on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 60m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.