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Overview

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• About View
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Sheffield.
  • The nearest tram stop is Cathedral.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 2 alternative entrance at the front of the building along Surrey Street. Both entrances have stepped access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The lower ground, ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: wheeled baskets.
  • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request), Makaton (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality and diversity training and visual impaired person guidance training.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the lower ground floor, along the corridor ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located at the end of the corridor to the left as you exit the accessible entrance lift on the first floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the lower ground floor.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • There is no parking on-site for library users
  • There is a loading bay which is for the library's own vehicles and visiting council vehicles only.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located at the front of the building, along Surrey Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.

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Entrance (Accessible)

• This entrance is located on the right side of the building, along Arundel Gate.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a bell at a height of 100cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance brings you into the lower ground floor of the building.

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Lift (Accessible Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter via the accessible entrance.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower ground, ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 105cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 118cm (width) x 129cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Any visitors who use this lift will be accompanied by a member of staff as there is no direct access into the library.
  The lift brings you directly into the lending library on the ground floor and into the carpenter room on the first floor.

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Reception

• The reception is located on the ground floor of the building, within the lending library.
• The distance from the accessible entrance lift is 20m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout the library, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and desks.
• Some desks are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 120cm from the floor.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a magnifier.
• When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 120cm from the floor.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards and handheld magnifiers.

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Room (The Sheffield Reading Room)

• The room is located on the ground floor, to the right as you exit the lending library.
• The distance from the accessible entrance lift is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The help desk is located in front as you enter and has heights of 107cm and 75cm.

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Room (Computer and Internet Centre)

• The room is located on the ground floor, to the left as you exit the lending library.
• The distance from the accessible entrance lift is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables, high tables and desks.
• Some tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The help desk is located in front as you enter and has heights of 107cm and 75cm.
  The Computer and Internet Centre can also be accessed from the children's library stairs.

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Lift (Central Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the building, to the right as you exit the lending library.
• The distance from the accessible entrance lift is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 75cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 91cm (width) x 92cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Central Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building, to the left as you exit the lending library.
• The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Children's Library Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the right side of the building, in ahead as you enter via the children's library entrance.
• The lower ground and ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Carpenter and Jackson Room)

• The room is located at the end of the corridor to the left as you exit the accessible entrance lift on the first floor.
• The distance from the accessible entrance lift is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The Carpenter and Jackson Room can also be accessed via the central lift.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, along the corridor ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 178cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 67cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 112cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.