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London College of Communication - Library

London College of Communication, Tower Block, Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6SB

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Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the right of the College.
    • 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 320cm x 550cm (10ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The bollards at the entrance can be lowered when staff are contacted via the intercom.
    • The car park can be used as a drop off point, provided staff are contacted via the intercom to have the bollards lowered.

Entrance (Library Entrance - First Floor)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to your right when you enter the Tower Block on the first floor.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance with a width of 95cm.
    • There is an additional entrance to the left with 2 permanently held open, 125cm wide manual doors that open away from you.
    • doors permanently open
    • update pictures.

Reception (Computer and Library Information)

  • Computer and Library Information Reception is located ahead as you enter in the Learning Zone.
  • The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the library entrance.
  • The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this reception area.
  • The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
  • The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is a touch screen.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
    • There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to journals.
    • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The step can be seen in photograph 1.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Entrance (Quiet Study)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the rear right side of the Library, immediately after the printing section.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).

Library

  • This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
  • This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
  • This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
  • There is an ordering service.
  • It takes approximately 14 to 21 days to process an order.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
  • A large text keyboard, large rollerball mouse, height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
  • Comments View
    • The assistive software on the PC is Inspiration 9, Mindview 6, NV Access, and Read & Write Gold 11.
    • The assistive software on the MAC is Claroread Plus, Inspiration 9, Read and Write Gold 5, and XMind.
    • The Quite Study section is located to the right of the Library foyer as shown in the photographs.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are located to the left beyond the Library entrance on the first floor.
    • The stairs are approximately 15m from the Library entrance on the first floor.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is not a landing.
  • Comments View
    • The areas of the library located on the second floor are rooms T2 01, T2 02A, T2 02B and T2 02C.
    • Step free access to these rooms can be gained by using the second floor entrance.

Lift (Tower Block)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left upon entering Tower Block via the Typo Cafe.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Typo Cafe entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 150cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.
  • Comments View
    • There are three lifts located here two of which are standard lifts and one is an express lift. This travels to floors G-1-4-7-10-13.
    • The standard lifts travel to floors 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 -13.
    • Not all the lifts have an audible announcer.

Entrance (Second Floor Meeting and Study Rooms)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to your right when you exit the Tower Block lift.
    • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • This entrance provides the only step-free access to rooms T1 01, T1 02a, T1 02b and T1 02C.
    • It does not provide step free access to the rest of the Library.
    • Staff need to be informed before using this door.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located between the canteen area and Tower Block on the first floor.

Standard Toilet(s)