Access Guide
Access To
- The Library Cafe is located to the right from the barriers.
- View information on The University Library (opens new tab).
- View information on opening times.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the cafe.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The Library Cafe is located to the right from the barriers.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the front of the cafe.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 96cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.