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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include library services.
• The main entrance to the library is located on the first floor above the King's Manor Reception.
• To use the ground floor entrance a member of staff will need to be notified to open the door.
  People who cannot access the first floor can have requested books brought to them on the ground floor.
  Books can be moved between floors if necessary.
• King's Manor Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• King's Manor - Feilden House (Department of Archaeology) link (new tab) - click here.
• King's Manor - Centre for Eighteenth Century History link (new tab) - click here.
• King's Manor - Centre for Medieval Studies link (new tab) - click here.
• Additional library accessibility information link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links (Ground Floor)

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• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for K/G03 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for K/G02 Ground Floor Study Room please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here (King's Manor)

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• By Road View
  • King's Manor is located in York City Centre. Traffic around this area may prove to be very congested.
  • There is a staff permit holder car park located within King's Manor. Pay and Display car parks are also located nearby.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop to King's Manor is located in Exhibition Square which serves routes 1, 3o and 30X.
    The nearest bus stop that can be accessed directly from the Universities West Interchange is located in Rougier Street 0.3 miles from the venue.
• By Train View
  • There is a frequent, fast train service to York on the main East Coast Line from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. There is also a direct service between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport.
    King's Manor is approximately 0.5 miles from the Station.
• Useful Links View
  • The University of York online Map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Express Coaches.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Information Centre please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 322 222 (2222 from campus phone).
• To see more information on Security (open 24 hours) please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: For emergencies 01904 323 333 (3333 from campus phone) for general issues 01904 324 444 (4444 from campus phones).
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on University Library Services please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 323 838.
• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 324 785.
• Disability Services Office is located within Sally Baldwin Building Block B.
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 324 140.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 322 165.
• There are separate telephone numbers for different libraries.
  University Library 01904 323 838
  King's Manor Library 01904 323 969
  The libraries can provide different services upon request please contact them for additional information.
  Additional library accessibility information can be found here
  https://www.york.ac.uk/library/accessibility

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is King's Manor Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the Centre for Medieval Studies.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (King's Manor Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located behind the Medieval Studies Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are King's Manor Main Building, King's Manor Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies, King's Manor Centre for Medieval Studies.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 225cm x 470cm (7ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the King's Manor main buildng.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 56m (61yd 9in) from the King's Manor Main Building main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is uneven block paving leading to the entrance.

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Other Floors (Stairs to Library Main Entrance)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to your right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the King's Manor main entrance.
  • 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 the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Entrance (King's Manor Library Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the stairwell.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located between the two sets of doors.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.

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Reception

• The King's Library Reception is located just inside the Library main entrance.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Library main 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).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• There is a touch screen.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the Wormald Room on the ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • The step can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a workroom on the ground floor with a threshold which may serve as a trip hazard. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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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.
• It takes approximately 1 day days to process an order.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable table is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes coloured sleeves.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the first King's Manor courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • A member of staff needs to be notified in order to unlock and open the entrance if you require step free access to the library.
  • Please enquire at the King's Manor reception desk for access.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the rear right of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the accessible entrance.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is not a landing.
• Comments View
  • The steps are shaped in an unusual manner with a depth of between 9cm and 35cm and a width of 60cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located to the rear right of the King's Manor Main Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located to the rear right of the King's Manor Main Building.