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B05 Assistive Technology Room

George Green Library, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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Getting Here (University Park South Entrance)

  • By Road View
    • The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
      It can be accessed from the north or south via the M1 and the A52.
      University Park is the University of Nottingham’s largest campus and there are 3 entrances onto the site; North Entrance, South Entrance and West Entrance.
      The South Entrance is accessed off the A6005 (University Boulevard), which leads off the A52 (Clifton Boulevard). Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey. The North Entrance is accessed from the westbound A52 (Derby Road), the South Entrance from the A6005 (University Boulevard) and the West Entrance from the A6464 (Woodside Road).
      Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey.
    • If you are visiting the campus temporarily, then you should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus.
      These car parks are highlighted on the campus map below.
      Blue badge parking can be found in these main pay and display car parks and also in building car parks throughout the site.
    • For more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • There are several bus services which run through the University Park Campus. These include; St Peter's Court Shuttle, 34, 34C, N34 Night Service and 36U.
      Bus stops can be found in; East Drive, Portland Hill, Library Road and Beeston Lane.
      The South Entrance can also be accessed via buses that serve University Boulevard via the Skylink Nottingham service, the 18 and Indigo Service. The stop is known as South Entrance (Stop UN04).
      There is also a free inter-campus bus service for both staff and students.
      Services run from the main University Park Campus to:
      - Sutton Bonington Campus
      - Royal Derby Hospital Centre
      - King's Meadow Campus
      - Jubilee Campus.
    • For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
  • By Tram View
    • The nearest tram stop is University of Nottingham .
    • Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) tram service links University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
      Line Three of the tram service includes two stops on University Boulevard - at the South Entrance to University Park, as well as adjacent to the Highfields Sports Ground. The nearest Tram Stop to this building is the Queens Medical Centre stop.
    • For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located opposite the main entrance near the Mathematics building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 232cm x 493cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 127cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 88m (96yd 9in) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the southwestern side of the building opposite the Mathematics Sciences Building.
    • This entrance gives access to floor A and the main reception area.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to George Green Library'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 201cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
    • There are security barriers at this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the security barriers is 56cm.
    • The width of the wider security barriers is 89cm.
    • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
    • The height of the key card reader is 95cm.
    • The barriers do not contrast visually with the flooring.
    • There are two identical secondary doors at either side of the entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located on the approach to the entrance.
    • There is/are 9 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.
  • Comments View
    • Keycard access through the outer doors is only required for staff outside normal opening hours.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the northeastern side of the building opposite Pope Building.
    • This entrance gives access to floor A of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to George Green Library'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
    • There are security barriers at this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the security barriers is 55cm.
    • The width of the wider security barriers is 90cm.
    • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
    • The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
    • The barriers do not contrast visually with the flooring.
    • There are two identical secondary doors at either side of the entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the northerly approach to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • Keycard access through the outer doors is only required for staff outside normal opening hours.
    • There is no step free access to this entrance from the south.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Exit Security Barriers - Main and Rear Entrances)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located as you exit the building at the main entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the outside of the building.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • The ramp can be seen in photographs.
      The ramp rises and drops as you pass through the security barriers.
      The full length of the ramp is 54cm.
  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located as you exit the building at the rear entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the outside of the building.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • The ramp can be seen in the photographs.
      The ramp rises and drops as you pass through the security barriers.
      The full length of the ramp is 55cm.

Lift (Internal Lift)

  • The lift is located along the corridor to the left after entering through the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are A, B, C and E.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 139cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
  • Floor D and the café are not accessible using this lift.

Other Floors (Internal Staircase)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located down the corridor to the left as you enter then turn right.
    • The stairs are approximately 44m from the main entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are A, B, C, E and F.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
  • Comments View
    • Floor D and the café on the lower ground floor are not accessible using these stairs.
    • There is a separate set of stairs to access the café, as shown in photographs.

Assistive Technology Room

  • Room Access View
    • The room is 15m from the internal lift.
    • There is step-free access into the room.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'B05 Assistive Technology Room'.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 115cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • Entry into the room is by keycard access.
      The keycard reader is to the right of the door and is 102cm high.
  • Room Details View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
    • The majority of the desk(s) are 72cm in height.
    • There are some height adjustable desks in this area.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests in the room.
    • Auxiliary aids are available.
    • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: High Visibility Keyboards, a Trackball/Marble Mouse, Ergonomic Chairs, Adjustable Foot Rests and Coloured Overlays.
    • There is a text to speech machine reader available.
    • There are computers with accessible software.
    • Accessible software available includes: Zoomtext, Texthelp Read&Write and Mindview.
    • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
    • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There are some slightly raised vents in the floor which might prove to be a trip hazard.
    • Lighting levels are good.