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Disabled Access Guide for Library
Bailrigg
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4YW
Tel: 01524 592 525
Textphone: 01524 592 111
Email: thebase@lancaster.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lancs.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include
A Floor - Service Desk, Short Loan, Interlending and Document Supply, Current Journals, Law, Rare Book Archive.
B Floor - Sciences, Social Sciences, History, Reading Room, PC Workstations.
C Floor - Arts and Humanities, Business and Management, Training Suites, PC Workstations.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 00:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 00:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 00:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 00:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Central Campus.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lancaster.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
At the time of the the survey the nearest parking to university house was undergoing refurbishment.
For more information on parking available on campus, please see the University Website Parking Page.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The door is push pad operated.
Reception (Main Reception)
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
Reception (Enquiries)
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Library
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 house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard is not available for computer users.
A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is not available for computer users.
There is a computer that has Jaws software.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are A-B-C.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift (Purple Zone)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are A-B-C-C+.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 1.56m (3ft 1in x 5ft 1in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are two other similar lifts, one in Red Zone and one in Purple Zone.
These lifts only go to floors A, B and C.
Adapted Toilet (B- Red Zone)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the lift- Red Zone.
The adapted toilet is located in the Red Zone.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 179cm x 270cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 10in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet (A- Red Zone )
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on Floor A in the Red Zone.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 157cm x 277cm (5ft 1in x 9ft 1in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (A- Red Zone)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of Floor A.
The female and male toilets are 33m (36yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are similar toilets on the other floors.
Additional Information
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.
