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1.07 Teaching Room

Main Library, George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 30 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ

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Access To

  • 1.07 Teaching Room is located on the first floor of the Main Library, near the Wellbeing Collection.
  • View information on Main Library, George Square (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into 1.07 Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 92cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen.
  • Trailing cables from equipment and cable hatches in the flooring could present a trip hazard.