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Arts and Social Sciences Library

University of Bristol, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, City of Bristol, BS8 1TJ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • The Arts and Social Sciences Library has one entrance.
  • The entrance is located at the front of the building, on Tyndall Avenue and gives access to the Welcome Desk on the ground floor.
  • The entrance is signed as Arts and Social Sciences Library.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along the majority of circulation routes are carpeted. Some flooring is patterned.
  • There are resting in the majority of the circulation and lobby areas, with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are sone manual doors in some corridor areas.
  • There are food vending machines in the Social Study Area on the ground floor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on each floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building, on Tyndall Avenue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 239cm (width) x 479cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 89cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 24m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and a very easy ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on Tyndall Avenue.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 94cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a card reader to exit, at a height of 94cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Welcome Desk)

  • The reception is located to the right after you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The Welcome Desk is height adjustable.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
  • The wider security barrier opening is 88cm.

Counter (Enquiries)

  • The counter is located straight ahead after you exit the security barriers.
  • The distance from the security barriers is 9m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 76cm.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 112cm to 122cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • 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: armchairs.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • 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, height adjustable tables and desks.
  • The 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 were even at the time of the survey.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, document holders, handheld magnifiers, CCTV/video magnifiers, coloured overlays and audio recorders.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: JAWS, Zoomtext, Texthelp Read&Write, Mindview, Dragon Naturally Speaking and ABBYY FineReader.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right after you exit the security barriers.
  • The distance from the security barriers is 21m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second 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 weight limit for the lift is 600kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 81cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 128cm (width) x 105cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low 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 and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left after you exit the security barriers.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first and second 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 easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Social Study Area - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left after you exit the security barriers, in the Social Study area.
    • The distance from the security barriers is 31m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 237cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 172cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low 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 71cm 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 a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 89cm 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length 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 sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 141cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.