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Disabled Access Guide for LRC - Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road Campus
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2EE
Tel: 020 8547 7101
Fax: 020 8547 7111
Email: library@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk/library
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Introduction
Opening Times
| 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 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
During Term Time, the Library is also open Sunday - Thursday nights 21.00 - 08.30, for staff and students with valid university ID Cards.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston.
The LRC is located on the ground floor of the main building, off the main corridor towards the rear.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 5.7m (11ft 1in x 18ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There are several designated parking bays located around the University grounds.
The measurements listed are for the 2 bays located outside the Penrhyn Road entrance of the main campus building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (LRC Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 157cm (5ft 1in) wide.
The automatic doors are push pad operated. There are manual doors also available to enter the library.
There are security barriers just inside the entrance, 88 cm wide (shown in photograph 2).
There are similar barriers and doors to exit the library.
Reception
The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the LRC 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.
There are also self service borrow and return machines located to the left of the reception desk as you face it (shown in photograph 2).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the library.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 3.
The lift is 30m (33yd) from the LRC entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 1.3m (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There is 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 within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is a moderate ramp in front of the lift on the ground floor.
Library
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.
Restaurant / Bar
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.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
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 and snacks.
The cafe is located on the ground floor, to the left just past reception.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the library.
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 dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
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 both sides.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the library.
The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the library.
The male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Standard toilets are also available at the rear of the 3rd floor.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
There is an Adaptive Technology Resource Centre located at the rear of the LRC, on the ground floor.
The ATRC at Penrhyn Road has six workstations.
All workstations are networked and so students have access to the central applications as well as the faculty-specific ones.
The centre also has other equipment including a split screen CCTV and scanners.
Height adjustable desks, lamps and larger keyboards are also available.
There is a networked printer in the Centre.
Any work printed here is sent straight away to the printer and you are charged as soon as you print your work.
One of the workstations is situated in a separate software enclosed area, thus allowing you to be able to use the speech recognition software Dragon Naturally Speaking.
In addition there is a range of specialist software packages designed specifically for users with disabilities including dyslexia.
Two such packages, Texthelp Read and Write and Inspiration, are also available on all the ICT Services workstations.
Zoomtext and Supernova are also available.
The photo shows the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre.
