Disabled Access Guide for National Oceanographic Library

The library is located on level 4 of the National Oceanographic Centre.

During exam times the library stays open until 22.00 hours.

Opening times may vary during vacations.

Please check the library website before visiting.

The times for visitors is also different.

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

This venue is situated in Waterfront 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).

A uni-link bus service runs between the two stations and to the National Oceanography Centre.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is not free for all users.

The car park is at the front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.

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

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.9m x 4.25m (9ft 6in x 13ft 11in).

The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 39m (42yd) from the main entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There is not a designated drop off point.

Parking is limited at this site. Parking is for permit holders only. Blue Badge holders park free and do not require a permit.

The photographs show both the Blue Badge parking and also the visitors parking area.

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

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

The automatic doors are revolving.

There is a push pad to slow down the doors.

The building is entered at level 1 (ground level)

Services/facilities within the building include a library and a cafe.

Related link National Oceanography Centre Library.

Related link National Oceanography Centre Cafe.

External (non-university) visitors must book in advance.

Services/facilities within the building include a library and a cafe.

Related link National Oceanography Centre Library.

Related link National Oceanography Centre Cafe.

External (non-university) visitors must book in advance.

This information is for the entrance located on level 4 of the National Oceanography Centre.

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 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.

The automatic door is push pad operated and opens to you.

The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the library entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of 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 not available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is not available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is available for computer users.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifiers.

There is an assistive technology service within the library which provides support with word processing, screen magnification and text-to-speech software.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2 & 4.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

The lift is located on the right as you enter the library.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2 & 4.

The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.02m x 1.4m (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).

The clear door width is 79cm.

There are not 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 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 no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

The nearest adapted toilets are located in the National Oceanography Centre. Please see the guide for the National Oceanography Centre for further details.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

The nearest standard male and female toilets are located in the National Oceanography Centre. Please see the guide for the National Oceanography Centre for further details.

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.