Disabled Access Guide for Learning Resource Centre

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Glasgow Central.

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

The nearest underground station is Bridge Street.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is next to the Engineering Building.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.2m (11ft 9in x 13ft 9in).

The nearest designated bay is 55m (60yd) from the accessible entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 70m (76yd) from the accessible entrance.

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

Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

The patron does have to cross a road.

The road is not generally busy.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located to the right of the entrance.

There are 15+ steps to the area/service.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

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

There is not level access to the service.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

The second door is push pad operated, whilst the first door is opened by either a swipe card or by using the intercom to contact reception.

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

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

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located towards the rear of the building on the right.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.

The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.35m x 1.4m (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).

The clear door width is 80cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does have an audible announcer.

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

The controls are 106cm-122cm in height.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There is not level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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

The ramp or slope is located as a link between the old and the new sections.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

This is on the 1st floor only.

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

There is level access to the service.

Level access is via lift.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

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

The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the library entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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.

The accessible software available includes: Jet Enlargement, Speech to Text, Mind Mapping Text Help, Read and Write, scanning, Speaking spell checkers.

Auxiliary aids available include CCTV, dictaphones, book rests, programmable keyboard and screen glare guards.

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

The nearest adapted toilet is located towards the rear of the gateway building.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

The nearest standard toilets are located in the main corridor of the gateway building.

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 generally on duty.

Staff are trained to BSL level 1.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.