Disabled Access Guide for Hartley Library

Services/facilities within the building include the Assistive Technology Service, located on level 2 which has been adapted to include bright lighting, height adjustable tables, adapted chairs, large print keyboards, screen readers and large ball mice.

Level 2 is ground level.

The library stays open till 02:00 every day during exam times.

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

This venue is situated in Highfield Campus.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton

Central (City Centre).

This venue does not have its own car park.

The name of the car park is Visitors Car Park.

The car park is located across the road, off University Road.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 175cm (5ft 8in) wide.

There are entrances at both sides of the entrance porch.

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 easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There are identical ramps at both entrances.

The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There are turnstiles, 57 cm wide, and a gate, 87 cm wide, located to the right of the reception desk as you face it, leading into the main part of the library.

The turnstiles require a library card to access. The gate is opened by reception.

There are identical turnstiles and a gate to exit the library, located on the other side of reception.

This information is for the entrance located on level 2.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.

The door is push pad operated.

This information is for the entrance located on level 2, right of reception.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open (no doors).

The door opening is 198cm (6ft 5in) wide.

There are 2 entrances to Lattes. 1 leads to the serving counter and some high tables, the other leads to the main seating area.

Both of these areas are linked internally.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

Some chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 2m (6ft 6in) from the cafe entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 108cm (3ft 6in) cm.

Menus are hand held.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is sandwiches.

The cafe is only open at the weekend during term time.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

Level 2 is ground level.

There are 9 stairs between levels 1-2-3.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located past reception left of the stairs.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5.

The lift is 50m (55yd) from the reception.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.56m x 1.48m (5ft 1in x 4ft 10in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.

The controls are between 110 - 115 cm high.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

The reception desk is 13m (14yd) from the lift on level 3.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Group A study room on the ground floor has an automatic door which is push pad operated and 90cm in width.

There is an easy slope on level 4 leading to some Academic Liason Librarian and Training Rooms (as shown in photo 2).

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

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

This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.

There is not an ordering service.

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 available for computer users.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes hi-visibility keyboards and magnifiers.

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

There are additional adapted toilets located on levels 2,4 and 5.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located on level 2.

The female toilets are 45m (49yd) from the reception.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located on level 2.

The male toilets are 53m (58yd) from the reception.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

There are additional standard male and female toilets located on levels 2,3,4 and 5.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

This service can be requested.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

The photograph shows the access in the Assistive Technology Service room.