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Disabled Access Guide for Partick Library and Learning Centre
305 Dumbarton Road
Glasgow
G11 6AB
Tel: 0141 2761560
Fax: 0141 2761561
Email: libraries@glasgowlife.org.uk
Web: http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Partick.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The photograph shows the street outside the venue.
Outside Access (Dumbarton Road)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Dumbarton Road)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 300cm (9ft 10in).
The slope has rails on both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
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.
A delivery service is available for customers unable to attend Partick Library.
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 34m (37yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the Children's Department.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the counter.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 175cm (5ft 6in x 5ft 8in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are 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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Adapted IT facilities are available in the Learning Centre.
