Disabled Access Guide for Baillieston Library and Learning Centre

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.

The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Baillieston.

This venue does have its own car park.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

The car park is 100m from the venue's entrance.

The car park is situated to the rear of the venue and is accessed is via Buchanan Street.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open both ways.

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 250cm (8ft 2in).

The second set of doors are usually held open.

It is necessary to pass through barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

There is an 82cm gap between the barriers.

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are bright.

This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.

This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.

This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.

There is an ordering service.

It takes approximately 2-21 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.

A large text keyboard is available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is not available for computer users.

A delivery service is available for customers unable to attend Baillieston Library.

There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Adapted IT facilities are available in the Learning Centre.