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Library and Learning Centre

New College Lanarkshire, Motherwell Campus, Main Building, 1 Enterprise Way, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2TX

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include library and learning facilities and services, including computer access.
  • Related link Motherwell Campus Main Building.
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  • Comments View
    • The Learning Centre is located on levels 2 and 3 of the building and access and facilities are the same on both floors.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
  • Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Motherwell campus is located to the south-east of Motherwell town centre, just north of the A721 Craigneuk Street. At the A721 / Robberhall Road roundabout, take the Robberhall Road north. The college is immediately on your left. Continue to the next roundabout and turn into Enterprise Way for access to the car parks.
    • There is free parking for students, staff and visitors to the rear of the main building and to the far end of the campus opposite the Engineering & Automotive Building, to the rear of the Firtrees Nursery. There are blue badge bays both to the rear of the main building and in front of the Engineering & Automotive Building. There are drop off areas in front of and to the rear of the nursery.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • There are bus stops on Robberhall Road, opposite the front of the campus. Bus routes 366 (northbound), and 367 (north and southbound) operated by Stuarts Coaches stop at the Motherwell College stops. There are additional bus services that stop on Craigneuk Street, including First Bus routes 240 and 241 and JMB Travel route 40.
    • For more information on Stuart's Coaches bus services please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
  • AccessAble Related Links View
    • Pedestrian access to the campus from Robberhall Road is via a ramp or steps.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 315cm x 475cm (10ft 4in x 15ft 7in).
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 96m (104yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located outside the nursery entrance and to the rear of the nursery.
  • Comments View
    • The campus car park is divided into two, to the rear of the main building and in front of the Engineering & Automotive Building.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the building (west end).
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • Comments View
    • There are also two revolving doors at this location.

Outside Access (North Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building (north side) in the car park.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • 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 double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

Other Floors (Central Stairs)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
    • The stairs are located in the front atrium of the building.
    • The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • There is a similar staircase, the east atrium stairs, serving levels 0, 1, 2, and 3, to the far east end of the front atrium, near The Socials students' common room.
  • Comments View
    • Access to the fourth floor is via the rear corridor staircases.

Other Floors (Rear Corridor Stairs)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the building on the rear corridor to the rear of the reception.
    • The stairs are approximately 50m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • These stairs are at the west end of the rear corridor, to the rear of reception (photographs 1 to 4). There are similar staircases off the rear corridor near the North Entrance (photographs 5 to 8), to the rear of the Performing Arts Studio, opposite room 0034 (photographs 9 to 12), and at the east end of the rear corridor opposite room 0039 (photographs 13 to 16).

Lift (Central Atrium Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the front atrium beyond the reception, to the front of the central stairs.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1025kg 13 Persons.
  • The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 156cm x 140cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 not have a hearing enhancement 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar lift to the side of the east atrium stairs near The Social students' common room (photographs 5 to 8) but with a single door and mirror.
    • To access the fourth floor please use the lifts off the rear corridor.

Lift (Rear Corridor Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the rear corridor, to the west end of the rear corridor, to the rear of the reception.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg 13 persons.
  • The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement 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 good.
  • Comments View
    • There are a total of 4 lifts all similar located off the rear corridor, adjacent to the rear corridor staircases.

Outside Access (Library and Learning Centre Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on level 2.
  • 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 single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 additional identical entrances into the Learning Centre from the second floor corridors.
    • One entrance opens directly from a lift and stair lobby (photograph 3).
    • There is a leaf that extends the door width to 126cm.
    • There is a security barrier with a width of 106cm.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Library and Learning Centre entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing system is available only on request.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • Comments View
    • There is a reception on level 2 and level 3 with the same specifications.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
  • Comments View
    • A silent study area is located on level 3. WIFI access is available.

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 height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
  • Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifying software.

Accessible Toilet

  • The nearest accessible toilet is located on level 2 or 3 of the main building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The nearest standard toilets are located on the second or third floors of the main building.

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.
  • Comments View
    • Documents can be requested in an audio format.
    • Documents can be requested in an electronic format.