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Art and Archaeology Library - Mansfield Cooper Building

The University of Manchester, Mansfield Cooper Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Access To

  • The Art and Archeology Library is located on the fourth floor of the Mansfield Cooper Building.
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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 the Library.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 72cm.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight ahead after the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • 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 73cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: headsets.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: ClaroRead and Mindview.
  • For more information about University assistive software and accessibility features, click here (opens in a new tab).