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Disabled Access Guide for The Library
The John and Aileen O′Reilly Library Building
Dublin City University
Glasnevin
Dublin
DUBLIN 9
Tel: +353 1 700 5212
Fax: +353 1 700 5010
Email: library@dcu.ie
Web: http://www.library.dcu.ie
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the main campus library, Zero One cafe.
Related link Zero One.
Wireless access is available for laptop users throughout the library.
Opening Times (Semesters)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
The library is sometimes open on Sundays around exam time.
When this happens, there are no desk staff available, just security.
Opening Times (Vacation)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
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 Connolly.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Please see the separate guides for the Campus Car Parks for more details.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable 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.
The automatic doors are for the use of students with disabilities only, who will have their library swipe card set to be able to operate them. The automatic doors open towards you.
There is also an automatic revolving door, available for everyone to use, to the right of these doors.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
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 is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception (Reception)
The reception desk is 12m (13yd) 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 medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There are turnstiles, 56 cm wide, and a gate, 104 cm wide, to the left of this reception to access the main part of the library.
They require a library swipe card to access, although the gate can be opened from the reception desk.
Reception (Issue Desk)
The reception desk is 27m (29yd) 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.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The Issue Desk is located to the right as you enter, past the turnstiles and gate at the reception.
Reception (Information Desk)
The reception desk is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
The Information Desk is located on the left hand side of the library as you enter, just past the stairs.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There are teaching and quiet study rooms located thoughtout the library. These are accessed by double heavy doors, 158cm wide (as shown in photograph 1), or a single heavy door, 80 cm wide (shown in photograph 2). These doors all open inwards.
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 available for computer users.
Other computer auxiliary aids include headphones, joystick mouse, scanners.
Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a Braille embosser, screen magnifiers.
Height adjustable tables are not available for computer users in the AT room.
The accessible software available is Inspiration, Text Help, Jaws, Dragon, Kurzweil 3000 and ZoomText.
All auxiliary aids are available in the Assistive Technology Room, which is located on the ground floor behind the Information Desk.
It is open to all students, although priority is given to students with disabilities, whenever the library is open, and is accessed by double, heavy doors, 156 cm wide which open outwards.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
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.
These stairs are located within the main part of the library.
There are also 2 sets of stairs at the front of the building, with handrails on either side, to access the toilets and Zero One cafe on the lower ground floor.
Lift (Rear Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the far right hand corner of the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
The lift is 53m (58yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.09m x 1.33m (3ft 6in x 4ft 4in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 not 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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
This lift is for staff and students with disabilities only, who need to have their library swipe care set to operate the lift.
Lift (Front Lift)
The lift is located to the right as you enter, before the turnstiles.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
The lift is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.09m x 1.4m (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are 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 not 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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
This lift is for staff and students with disabilities only, who need to have their library swipe care set to operate the lift.
It is used to access the toilets and Zero One cafe only.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located just inside the standard toilets on the lower ground floor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 177cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 9in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 79cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The details here are for the adapted toilet just inside the male toilets.
There is a similar toilet just inside the female toiets (shown in photograph 2), except it has the transfer space on the left, and the toilet seat is 47 cm high.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the lower ground floor, next to the lift.
The female toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the lower ground floor, past the cafe.
The male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Photograph 1 shows the Catalogue Quick Search terminals, located on different height desks on the ground and 1st floors.
Photgraph 2 shows the video and dvd viewing area on the 1st floor.
