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Overview

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• About View
  • The Library is a very large building with 3 floors.
  • There are 2 lifts and 6 staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Basement, Ground, First and Second.
  • View information on the Library.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Falmer Train Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Disability Advice Contact Details

• The Student Centre brings together student support services, including Disability Advice, who provide confidential, pre-booked appointments in-person or online on a range of issues.
  
• They also run drop-in sessions, events and other activities throughout the year.
• This service can be contacted:
• by phone on 01273 075 700
• by email on disabilityadvice@sussex.ac.uk
• or via the Student Support Portal.
• Further disability support information can be found on the Student Hub.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• The Library has two entrances.
• Both entrances provide access to the ground floor.
• There are barriers beyond the main entrance. The width of the barriers are 90cm and the height of the card readers on the barriers are 105cm.
• The main entrance is not signed but the accessible entrance is signed as wheelchair access.
• The accessible entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor.
• The main entrance is located off Library Square and has stepped access.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout majority of the building on all floors.
• On the first floor there is a slight ramp to access study area and toilets.
• Access to the standard toilets on the basement is via 2 clearly marked steps without a handrail.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors, only to access some stairwells.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the basement, ground floor, first floor and second floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor and second floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the gender inclusive toilets on the first floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Library Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 540cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 42m from the accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• 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.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the right hand side of the building off Library Road.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 84cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 90cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Library Service Desk)

• The reception is located ahead from the accessible entrance, at the front of the library.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 45m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 130cm from the floor.
• 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.
• 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.
• There is an out of hours reception located to the left from the main entrance before the barriers which is manned outside of the normal opening hours (9am - 7pm).

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Touchscreens - Borrow, Library Catalogue and Returns

• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 88cm to 150cm from the floor.
• 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.
• All the touchscreens are located opposite the Library Service Desk.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right from the accessible entrance, at the rear of the library.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 74m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 110cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Basement to Ground Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right from the main entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The basement and ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails do not 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 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Ground Floor to First Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the accessible entrance.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Ground Floor to Second Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the library.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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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, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables, long tables, desks, height adjustable 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 size of the space.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook, ejournal and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, document holders and handheld magnifiers.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext, ClaroRead and Mindview.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the centre of the library on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 61m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • A radar key is required to access this toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • 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 150cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is not 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 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the non-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 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 105cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 75cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • 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.