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Overview

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• About View
  • The Learning Resources Centre, or the 'LRC', is a large building with 4 floors.
  • The building has 1 main lift.
  • The building has 2 staircases.
  • The building floors are signed as: 0, -1, 1 and 2 for the lower ground, ground, first and second floors.
  • In the lift, this corresponds to G, LG, 1 and 2.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building does not have its own car park.
  • The building does have a campus car park nearby.
  • Staff Car Park J is located between the Learning Resources (LRC) Centre and Bellingham Court student accommodation further up the hill.
  • There is student permit-only parking in Car Park I to the rear of the Nexus building off Fern Way which is opposite the LRC.
  • There are no Blue Badge parking bays in Car Park I.
  • There are Blue Badge parking bays available to anyone in the otherwise staff only Car Park H which is in front of the Nexus Building off Fern Way.
  • The nearest train station is Hatfield.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).
  • Visitors may also like to download the Herts Mobile app (opens new tab).
• Related Access Guides View
  • Please refer to the guide for the Nexus Building for information on Blue Badge parking in Car Park H.
  • View information on Nexus (opens new tab).
  • View information on the Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Annex - RESURVEY (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is sloped.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• The slope before the level access point at the entrance is persistent without any resting areas.
• The distance from the top of the slope at Car Park I to the access point is approximately 40m.
• The distance from the top of the slope at the Car Park J Blue Badge parking bays to the access point is approximately 50m.
• The distance from the bottom of the slope at the Car Park H Blue Badge parking bays to the access point is approximately 90m.
• The distance from the bottom the slope at Coales Way to the access point is approximately 150m.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the only entrance.
• This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 9 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor at the front and to the rear of the building on the left-hand side; on the lower ground floor to the front-right of the building; and on the first and second floors to the front-left and front-right of the building, and to the rear-left of the building.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations with a left-hand transfer space are located on the ground, first and second floors to the front-left of the building.
  • The toilets with adaptations with a right-hand transfer space are located on the lower ground, first and second floor to the front-right of the building, and on the ground floor and second floor to the rear-left of the building.
  • The toilet with adaptations on the second floor to the front-right of the building is the most accessible.

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  • There is an additional toilet with adaptations on the first floor to the rear-left of the building which was out of order at the time of survey (June 2026) for which the transfer side could not be surveyed.
  • Most toilet with adaptations' cubicle doors seem fitted with a Radar lock, however the Radar lock mechanisms have been replaced with internal twist locks and as such, a Radar key is not needed for access to any toilets with adaptations within the building.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear-left of the building.
  • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, and second floors to the front-left of the building.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor to the front-right of the building.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first and second floors to the front-right and rear-left of the building.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on LJ113 - Computing Lab LG4 (opens new tab).
  • View information on LJ132 - Computing Lab LG3 (opens new tab).
  • View information on LJ133 - Computing Lab LG2 (opens new tab).
  • View information on LJ134 - Computing Lab LG1 (opens new tab).
  • View information on LJ135 - Computing Lab LG0 (opens new tab).
• Meeting Rooms View
  • View information on 1J110 - Group Study Room 1 - NEW (opens new tab).
• Spaces View
  • View information on J148 - Sensory study room (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on 1J109 - Female multi-faith space (opens new tab).
  • View information on 1J112 - Male - multi-faith space (opens new tab).

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Parking (Staff Car Park J)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located outside the Learning Resources Centre (LRC), off Roberts Way North.
  • 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 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 140cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 60m from the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
  • This route has bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff only.
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located to the centre of the building, off the pedestrian walkway between the Nexus Building and the Learning Resources Centre.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 148cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 334cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are security barriers at the entrance.
• The maximum width between them is 91cm.

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Reception (Welcome Desk)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located on the left after the security gates into the building.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 17m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
• Some seating is fixed.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, height adjustable tables, desks, height adjustable desks and booths.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs and large letter key keyboards.
• Students may be issued with headphones on request on a permanent loan basis.
• Accessible software available comprises standard personal computer (PC) e.g., Microsoft titles.
• Click here for further information about using computers and software (opens a new tab).
• Click here for further information about Disability support in the Learning Resources Centres (opens a new tab).
• Click here for more information about Services available in the LRC's (opens a new tab).

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Counter (Security Counter)

• The counter is located on the left after the security gates into the building.
• The distance from the building entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 110cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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IT Appointments Desk

• The counter is located on the ground floor, to the left of the building.
• The distance from the building entrance is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 73cm.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the left after the security gates into the library.
• The distance from the building entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The lower ground floor, the ground floor, and the first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour 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 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located straight ahead after the reception desk.
• The lower ground floor, the ground floor, the first floor and the second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is a similar set of stairs to the rear of the building. The ground floor, the first floor and the second floor can be accessed by these stairs.

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Seating Area (Lower Ground Floor - The Retreat and Vending)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Retreat and Vending area is on the lower ground floor.
  • The most accessible route has a lift.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables, long tables and booths.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the front-left of the building.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 33m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There are security gates along the most accessible route from the building entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 69cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, within the toilets lobby on the right out of the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 24m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 120cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.