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Library - Main Building

Roehampton Vale Campus, Friars Avenue, Wandsworth, London, SW15 3DW

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Introduction

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Roehampton Vale campus is located approximately 3.4 miles from Kingston town centre in Southwest London.
    • The campus is immediately adjacent to A3 Roehampton Vale, between Roehampton Lane and Robin Hood Way/Kingston Bypass.
    • Kingston University recommends visitors use public transport links rather than arriving by car.
    • All cars parked at University sites must have an electronic permit, this includes Blue Badge holders.
    • Students are not able to park on campus during core working hours 07:30 - 16:30.
    • Outside core working hours, students with a permit can use the limited parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Visitor parking is by prior arrangement only.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are available on-site.
  • By Bus View
    • Transport for London services 85, 265 and K3 from London stop at Roehampton Vale Campus.
    • Services 969 and K3 stop at Roehampton Vale Asda Stop PA.
    • Services 85 and 265 stop at Roehampton Vale Asda Stops PB and PC.
    • There is also a free inter-site bus service run by the University for students, staff and visitors.
    • Inter-site bus service KU1 connects Roehampton Vale campus with the Kingston Hill and Penryn Road campuses, as well as Kingston town centre.
    • Click here for further information about the Kingston University Intersite bus service (opens in new tab).
  • By Train View
    • Putney train station is approximately 2.5 miles from the campus.
    • Click here for information about Putney station (opens in new tab).
    • Kingston train station is approximately 3.5 miles from the campus. Click here for information about Kingston station (opens in new tab).
    • Putney and Kingston are both served by Southwestern Railway.
  • By Underground View
    • Southfields Underground station is approximately 2.6 miles from the campus.
    • Click here for information about Southfields Underground station (opens in new tab).
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located around the main building.
    • 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 436cm x 456cm (14ft 4in x 14ft 12in).
    • 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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • 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) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Reception

  • Main Building reception is located on the right after the main entrance.
  • The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the 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 moderate to good.
  • The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/11/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Comments View
    • There are screens in front of the reception desk which may affect the ability to lip read.
    • There is sofa seating available in the waiting area of the reception.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • A portable hearing loop is available at the Main Building reception.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The library is located straight ahead after the Main Building main entrance, past reception.
    • There are security barriers with a width of 152cm.

Opening Times (Information Centre)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Reception (Information Centre)

  • Information Centre is located to the right on entering the library.
  • The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance to the library.
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • A portable hearing assistance system is available at the Main Building reception.

Opening Times (Sir Sydney Camm Centre)

  • Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Library (Sir Sydney Camm Centre)

  • 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 height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
  • Other computer auxiliary aids include a CCTV magnifier, a high contrast keyboard.
  • Comments View
    • There are open access computers available.
    • There are self-service machines with touch screen controls at a height of 102cm - 142cm above the floor.
    • There is also an Assistive Technology Room for students who require the use of adaptive technology.
    • Accessible software includes TextHelp Read & Write, Inspiration, JAWS, and Dragon Naturally Speaking.
    • For further information about accessibility at Kingston University Libraries, click here (opens in a new tab).

Eating and Drinking (53.3 Degrees)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café.
    • The café is located to the left of the library.
    • There is step-free access to the café.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the tray counter/rail is 63cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
    • There are also coffee tables, armchairs and sofas.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Main Building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Main Building.