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George Green Library

University of Nottingham, University Park Campus, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp gives access from the drop off point. Access to the main entrance from the car park, maths building and physics building is via a steep slope.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to level A.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.
  • The slight slope is 5m long to reach the other entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on levels LG, and A to E.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets on levels B, C and E.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on level A next to the toilet with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on levels B, C and E.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the right as the road bends to the right, opposite the main entrance to the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 494cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 53m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
    • The paving level rises to the level crossing.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located just past the main entrance to the left.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • There is a long slight ramp to reach the main entrance from the drop off point. .

Entrance

  • This entrance is located by the drop off space.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 89cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • The entry / exit system is used after 6 pm until closing. There is a bump in the flooring at the barriers on exit during the entry system hours. There is a second less accessible main entrance on the opposite side of the building.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left on entry to the building, between the two sets of doors at main entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow openings.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • There are also two other windows to the reception from inside the library, past the second entrance doors (the height of the desk is 110cm), and to the rear of reception (desk height is 111cm).
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Help Point

  • The counter is located to the left of the walkway ahead of main entrance on Level A.
  • The distance from the 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 94cm.
  • 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 is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lending Desk

  • The counter is located to the left from the main entrance behind the Help Point.
  • The distance from the entrance is 16m.
  • 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 72cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter 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 could not be tested 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, with unshaded light sources.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located diagonal right from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Floors LG and A to F can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium 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 630kg.
    • 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 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 140cm (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, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • Levels A to F 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 do not 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 not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are also stairs next to the other entrance, service stairs in the far corner and separate stairs to the LG Cafe level from level A. .

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, riser recliner chairs, benches and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, high tables, height adjustable 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.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 108cm to 157cm from the floor.
  • There is a screen shrink option for the touchscreen to make it more accessible.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 108cm to 138cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen also has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large letter key keyboards, trackball mouse, handheld magnifiers, CCTV/video magnifiers, coloured overlays and headsets.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Mindview and Texthelp Read&Write.
  • Auxiliary aids are available from the Lending Desk. .

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the back left corner from main entrance on level A.
    • The distance from the entrance main is 41m.
  • 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 is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 232cm (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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium 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 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • 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, with unshaded light sources.