Access Guide
Access To
- The library is located in the upper ground floor of The Atrium.
- View information on The Atrium (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the library.
- There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- The doors has a high visual contrast.
Reception
- The reception is located ahead from the library entrance.
- The distance from the library entrance is 7m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
- There is an exit security barrier with a width of 91cm.
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the library, this may include the use of a lift.
- 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 shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the library includes: coffee tables, height adjustable tables, desks and booths.
- Some 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
- When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 104cm to 124cm from the floor.
- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: adjustable foot rests, headsets and audio recorders.
Area (Doctoral College)
- The doctoral college is located at the rear left of the library on the ground floor.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 176cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
- Facilities available in this area include: a kitchen, study spaces and meeting rooms.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some chairs 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 area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left of reception.
- The distance from the library entrance is 27m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The lower ground, upper 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 external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 104cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 111cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the library entrance.
- LG, UG, 1 and 2 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Upper Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer - Gender Neutral)
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Location and Access
View
- The toilet surveyed is located to the right hand side of the library.
- The distance from the library entrance is 26m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
View
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 197cm (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 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 112cm 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 meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 70cm and 143cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.