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Introduction

• Related link Luxborough Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/luxborough-building
• Related link 35 Marylebone Road.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/35-marylebone-road
• Related link Chiltern Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/chiltern-building

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  • The Library is located on all floors of the Luxborough Building.
  • Access to the Luxborough Building is from the Marylebone Road building.

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Opening Times (Library and Service Counter)

• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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  • Opening times vary during the year and between term times and vacations.
  • Please follow the link to the library website for up to date details.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Marylebone campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Marylebone.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Baker Street.

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Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located below the main building, on level P1(B1).
  • The car park type is underground.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The entrance to the car park is from Luxborough Street, to the east of the building.
  • Security staff control the barrier at the entrance to the car park.
  • There are a very small number of standard parking bays. These are generally used for deliveries or tradespeople needing to bring equipment to site.
  • There is no on site standard parking for students or visitors.
  • Marylebone Road is a very busy red route where stopping is not permitted.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • There are two automatic doors available at this entrance, with manual revolving doors between them.
  • The height of the push pad on entry or exit is 80cm as shown in photographs 4 and 5.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There are security barriers 53cm and 101cm wide next to the reception desk leading to the main part of the campus.

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Level Change (Access to the Luxborough Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the main foyer area.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned.
  • These lead from the ground floor of the Marylebone Building to the ground floor of the Luxborough Building.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Luxborough Building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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  • There is a slight change in level at the rubber mats between the security barriers.

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Reception (Library Reception)

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The Library reception also has the IT Helpdesk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Please enquire at the service counter.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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  • There are self service issue and return machines available next to the Library reception, and also on all other floors.

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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 have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 14 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 and height adjustable table is / are available.

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  • Photograph 2 shows the group study area on the first floor.
  • The second and third floors are silent study areas.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the Library, to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the library entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor of the Luxborough building, next to the Wood Lecture Theatre, to the right of the library entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from main reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are further accessible toilets within the Marylebone Road Building and the Chiltern Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the third floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard unisex toilets on the ground floor of the Luxborough Building, to the right of the library entrance.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.