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Study Resource Room 1.05

50 George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Edinburgh, EH8 9JU

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  • Study Resource Room 1.05 is located on the first floor of George Square, 50, immediately to the right from the lift.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Study Resource Room 1.05.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, desks and booths.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs, headsets and audio recorders.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from Study Resource Room - 1.05 entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.