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Introduction

• Related link 4-12 Little Titchfield Street.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/4-12-little-titchfield-street

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  • The Library is located on levels B4-B2-1-2.

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Opening Times (Library)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Opening Times (Counter and Enquiry Service)

• Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
• On street Blue Badge parking is located on Little Titchfield Street.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
• Standard marked parking bays are located outside the building.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).

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  • There are also revolving doors available either side of this entrance.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• 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 4 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Main Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left of the main entrance as you face it.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 184cm (6ft).

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  • The automatic doors are push pad operated.

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Lift (Main Accessible Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located directly in front of the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 170cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 7in).
• 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.

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  • The steps in front of this entrance lower to form the platform of the lift.

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Outside Access (Rear Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Level Change (Rear Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of and just beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main accessible 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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  • There are barriers, 54cm and 88cm wide, located next to the reception desk leading into the main part of the building from the main entrances.
  • There are identical barriers on the far side of the main entrances foyer (shown in photograph 3), which are used to exit the main part of the building.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B4-B3-B2-B1-1-2-3-4-5-6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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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  • Floors B1 and B3 can be accessed by using the platform lift in the stairwell.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located towards the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B4-B2-G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
• 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 35m (38yd 10in) from the main accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 330cm (3ft 9in x 10ft 10in).
• There are 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 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.

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  • There are 2 lifts here.
  • The lift on the right hand side is smaller.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

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  • There are similar entrances into the Library areas on floors B4 and 2.
  • The entrance to the Reading Room on floor B2 has 2 sets of single push pad operated automatic doors, at 94cm wide.

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Reception (Library Helpdesk)

• The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the First Floor Library Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The Library Helpdesk is located on the first floor, to the left as you enter the library area.
  • The IT Helpdesk is also located here, and is low level (shown in photograph 2).

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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.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • There are self service issue and return machines available, shown in the photographs.

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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 not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large text keyboard and height adjustable table is / are available.
• Other computer auxiliary aids include a scanner.

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  • There are Assistive Technology Areas on floors B4 and 1, which have computers with assistive software loaded and ergonomic chairs.
  • The area on the first floor has a height adjustable desk.

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Level Change (Basement Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located just after the B4 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 have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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  • There is also a moderate ramp, 105cm wide with a handrail on the left hand side going up. There are 4 medium, clearly marked steps with handrails both sides, further inside the B4 floor.
  • These lead up to the Journal and Newspaper Archives and Language Dictionaries.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor B2, opposite the entrance to the main lecture theatre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
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  • 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 the control room, room g02.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 290cm (6ft 5in x 9ft 6in).
  • There is 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 is a similar accessible toilet also on the first floor, except with a larger cubicle also containing an accessible shower.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the first floor accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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  • The nearest standard toilets are located within the main building.

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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.