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Library and Student Centre

Luxborough Building, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is level approach from the Podium and the Luxborough Building.
  • The step-free entrance is signed as Library and Student Centre.
    The stepped entrance is signed as Library and Student Centre.
  • There is a stepped entrance off the Podium leading into the reception area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the student centre and library.
  • There are some circulation routes that are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
    There are some carpeted areas.
  • There are seating areas throughout the library.
  • There is wayfinding signage throughout the library including maps.
  • The second floor of the library can be used to provide access into the Hogg Lecture Theatre.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the second floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • There is an additional toilet with adaptations just outside the library on the ground floor.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the third floor.
    • There are additional male and female toilets just outside the library on the ground floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the lower ground floor.
    • The car park is underground.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 240cm.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the car park entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access To

  • The Library and Student Centre is located inside the Luxborough Building towards the rear of the Marylebone Camps atrium area accessed by 35 Marylebone Road.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • 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 do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • 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.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Library and Student Centre.
  • There is an opening between security barriers to access the library with a width of 104cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located just inside the entrance.
  • The distance from the step-free entrance is 10m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 103cm.
  • 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 background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include manual doors and 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables, height adjustable 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 were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 102cm to 147cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink and large text.
  • 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 and ergonomic chairs.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entrance via the step-free library entrance.
  • The distance from the step-free library entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • the ground, first, second and third 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 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • A key card is needed to access the lift on the ground floor with the card reader at a height of 120cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your right on entrance via the step-free entrance into the Library and Student Centre.
  • The ground, first, second and third 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 steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are a mixture of single manual and double manual doors to access the stairwell on the first, second and third floors.

Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 94cm.
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (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 right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 118cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 104cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.