Library Accessibility
Guide
Project and report conducted by Ebie Edwards Cole and Kathryn Reece On behalf of Oxford SU Disabilities Campaign Please email [email protected] to update an entry. Last update: February 2020
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Contents
Introduction Purpose, objectives.
Specific Library Information Links Use the links to access information regarding a specific library.
Key Findings Statistics, facts of particular note.
Individual Library Information Information gathered regarding each library.
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Introduction The Library Accessibility Project (LAP) was completed over the summer of 2018 by two of DisCam’s Executive Committee Members, Ebie Edwards Cole and Kathryn Reece, who are no longer on the committee. DisCam is Oxford SU’s Campaign for inclusion and accessibility for students with disabilities. The reason for undertaking the LAP was due to concerns with regards to lack of accessibility of Oxford University Libraries, raised by several members of DisCam community and recognised by the DisCam committee. The initial purpose of the LAP was to gather accurate information about all current libraries affiliated with the University of Oxford, as current information sources are in need of updating, enabling students to understand the current accessibility of all libraries, and the facilities available to them at each library. However, when gathering information and student opinion, it became evident that there are inconsistencies with the accessibility standards across the university libraries. Using the JISC library accessibility framework (https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/enhancing-staff- support-for-learners-with-disabilities/the-accessible-library) and self assessments provided, plus findings from our data, we have collated a set of recommendations for libraries affiliated with the University of Oxford. Based on this analysis, a report was created to discuss the practical implications of the findings. This is not an academic report. Library Accessibility Recommendations 2018 seeks to make practical recommendations as to how libraries can improve their standard of accessibility and develop the proactive approach to accessibility provision that is embedded in DisCam’s operations. It also seeks to open up discussions with library services and to work collaboratively on solutions and improve the experience of disabled students. Although the below document focuses exclusively on library accessibility, it is important to note that this is only one part of a much bigger picture. DisCam hopes that by shining a light on accessibility Oxford University will strive to do better and improve access for students with disabilities across the university. Library Accessibility Recommendations 2018 can be found here. This guide aims to this fulfil the initial intention of the Library Accessibility Project, thereby providing factual information about all current libraries affiliated with the University of Oxford. This guide is designed for students, and prospective students, so that they can easily check vital library accessibility information. Some of the information, such as the ‘ranks’ that certain accessibility criteria have been allocated, may be made clearer by reference to the ‘variables and categorisations’ section, which can be found in the Library Accessibility Recommendations 2018. Nonetheless, this information is not necessary to understand information about libraries in isolation. The DisCam Committee take no responsibility for inaccuracies in information, though have tried to validate it as much as possible while not being physically present in Oxford. If you are aware of any problems with the data we have been supplied with, please contact [email protected] so it can be modified accordingly. The Key Findings from our data, and the specific information regarding individual libraries is presented below.
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Specific Library Information Links
College Libraries All Souls Linacre St. Catherine's Balliol Lincoln St. Cross Brasenose Magdalen St. Edmund Hall Blackfriars Mansfield St. Hilda's Campion Hall Merton St. Hugh's Christ Church New St. John's Corpus Christi Nuffield St. Peter's Exeter Oriel St Stephen's House Green Templeton Pembroke Trinity Harris Manchester Queen's University Hertford Regent's Park Wadham Jesus Somerville Wolfson Keble St. Anne's Worcester Kellogg St. Anthony's Wycliffe Hall Lady Margaret Hall St. Benet's
Bodleian Libraries Bodleian Education Bodleian K B Chen Bodleian Music Faculty Library China Centre Library Library BHCL - Cairns Library, Bodleian Latin America Leopold Muller JRH Centre Library Memorial Library BHCL - Horton Library, Bodleian Law Library Bodleian Social HGH Science Library Bodleian Library - Old BHCL - Knowledge Library English Faculty Library Centre Site Bodleian Library - Philosophy and BHCL - Nuffield Radcliffe Camera Theology Faculties Orthopaedic Centre Library Bodleian Library - Bodleian Japanese Weston Library Radcliffe Science Library Library
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Rewley House Sherardian Library of Vere Harmsworth Continuing Education Plant Taxonomy Library Library Taylor Institution Wellcome Unit Sackler Library Library Sainsbury Library (Said Tylor Library Business School)
Other Libraries Balfour Library (Pitt Middle East Centre Rivers Museum) Library Oxford University Museum of the Natural Bodleian Staff Library Museum of the History History Library of Science Library Careers Service Library Oxfordshire History Oriental Institute Centre for Hindu Centre Library Library Studies Library Pauling Centre for Oxford Centre for Chantry Library Human Sciences Islamic Studies Library Library Computer Science Oxford Centre for Library Physiology Library Mission Studies Library Earth Sciences Library Pusey House Library Oxford Institute for Instituto Camoes Energy Studies Library Research Laboratory Library for Archaeology Library Oxford Internet Institute Language Centre Library Ruskin School of Art Library Library Oxford Learning Maison Française Institute Russian and Eurasian Library Studies Centre Library Oxford Union Society Materials Library Library Sir William Dunn of Pathology Library Mathematical Institute Library Statistics Library
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Key Findings
● 59 (60.20%) libraries do not have complete step-free access. 90.70% of college libraries have no or only partial step-free access.
● Two thirds of libraries (65 libraries) have no form of hearing support system.
● 26 (26.53%) libraries have no ergonomic equipment. Of the 72 (73.47%) libraries that do have some ergonomic equipment, 61 (62.24%) of these are allocated the lowest ranking of Rank 1.
● 56 (57.14%) libraries have no height-adjustable desks. Of the 56 libraries with no height-adjustable desks, 26 are college libraries, 4 are Bodleian libraries, and 26 are other libraries.
● 44 (44.91%) libraries have no visual aids. 53.8% of libraries with some form of visual aid are allocated the lowest Rank of 1.
● Of the college libraries, only 13 (30.23%) libraries report having a formal book return and delivery system in place.
● 55 (56.12%) libraries have both accessible and standard toilets. Of these, only nine are college libraries. 18 libraries have no toilets.
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Individual Library Information
All Souls
Library All Souls Disability contact Gaye Morgan Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279318 Parking No on-site parking Doors 3 manual doors, not loud or heavy. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) A couple of magnifying glasses and a few lamps Step free access Partial Small ramp from the entrance gate, a small lip at the main door, and a small step into the library, which is reportedly manageable by most wheelchair users, including electric chairs, though not for a larger mobility/scooter type vehicle. All other areas are level access. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank1) 3 office chairs with adjustable backs/heights/etc., which can be used when necessary. Five wooden book rests/stands available on request. Foam book supports are only used for special collections material. Height-adjustable desks Other arrangement A long table can be adapted to standing height (and has been used well in the past). Separate table which can be height adjusted by use of block. Book delivery/return N/A Toilets 2 all-gendered toilets down a flight of stairs. One all-gender accessible toilet, which you would need to ask Library staff for access to. Other N/A
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Balliol
Library Balliol Disability contact Naomi Tiley Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277709 Parking Some parking available in the Garden Quad (approx. 800m from library) Doors Main door is manual and loud, but not particularly heavy Noise Low One room contains a clock that can sometimes be heard, but the other two do not. The main door can be quite loud. Noise-blocking earplugs are provided. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Multiple lamps, of various intensity are available Step free access Partial No step-free access to the main library (the law library, old library and new reading room) as there is a spiral stairwell for the main entrance. A second entrance permits access to the lower stacks at ground level, although these only contain books that are less used, and the door is not usually kept open. Access to the higher levels from the lower stacks is via steps. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Approx. 30 bookstands Height-adjustable desks Other arrangement Approx. 10 adjustable laptop cradles. Book delivery/return Books can be dropped off at any point in the college by library staff. This can be arranged by e-mail or in person. Toilets One standard all-gendered toilet at the foot of the library staircase, but outside the library itself Other
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Brasenose
Library Brasenose Disability contact Liz Kay Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277827 Parking No on-site parking. Parking on Radcliffe square if required in 'special circumstances'. Doors Automatic main door to the Smith Reading Room. Inner door a push door, not too heavy. Possible for an individual using a motorised scooter to enter. Two additional, smaller doors to this area. Door to the Del Favero reading room large and must be pushed. Noise None Hearing Support System Yes, in the Smith Reading Room. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) One hand/neck held magnifier, a selection of coloured acetate sheets, additional lamps available on request. Step free access Partial Step-free access to the ground floor (Smith Reading Room, collaborative study area) and the Stallybrass law library. 21 wide shallow steps with handrail, including one small landing area, to the Del Favero Reading Room. 12 more straight steps with handrail from the Del Favero Reading Room to the History Library. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) 30 bookstands, one table top standing stable, 1 ergonomic chair available on request. Height-adjustable desks Yes 2 electronic height-adjustable desks in the Smith Reading Room. Book delivery/return Librarians will deliver books to rooms or wherever suits an individual best. There is no online form but they can email or telephone or ask librarians in person. The service is not advertised specifically but librarians invite anyone who requires assistance to ask. Toilets No toilets in library. Approx. 10m to non-accessible and gendered toilets, and approx. 20m to an accessible and all- gender toilet. Other
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Blackfriars
Library Blackfriars Disability contact N/A Email address [email protected] Phone Number N/A Parking No on-site parking Doors Manual door, not heavy Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access No Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Books can be brought to students who cannot access the library. Due to the small number of students at Blackfriars, this is reportedly worked out with the individual concerned. Toilets Two gendered, standard toilets on the same level as the library Other
Campion Hall
Library Campion Hall Disability contact Wilma Minty Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 286009 Parking On-site parking approx. 200m from library Doors Manual and heavy. Can slam when closing Noise None Hearing Support System None Visual aids None Step free access Yes Step-free access to the main library. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Book stands available Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return No Toilets No toilets in library - approx 20m to an all-gender, accessible toilet. Other
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Christ Church Library Christ Church Disability contact Steven Archer Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276169 Parking College has limited on-site parking; approx. 5minute walk from the library Doors Entrance is a heavy oak door with manual opening. Attempts to get this automated have been blocked by heritage bodies. In summer, the door is propped open. The inner library doors are manual but lighter and these doors are usually propped open. Noise High Staff have workspace in a reading room. A scanner in a reading room makes low noise when in use. Photocopier in the reception area. The library has security gates which beep. Staff use metal book trolleys, noisy when loaded and moved (the library has stone and wood flooring). Noise-cancelling headphones available (2 pairs). Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) Hand-held magnifier with LED lights (1), coloured acetate sheets (multiple), 2-headed lamps on tables, "daylight" lamps with variable light hues and intensity levels (3), reading rulers (multiple), phone chargers to help readers relying on phones (multiple), erasable whiteboards and markers (2). Students are encouraged to request items they need. Step free access Partial Library has a ramp at the entrance, leading to step-free ground level reception and two reading rooms. Iron spiral staircase in one room which leads to some balcony shelving. Some ground- floor shelves require use of mobile library ladders to reach the top shelves. Toilets are accessed by two steps (a grab rail is available). Historic library on the first floor is accessed by a large set of spiral staircases - no lifts available to this floor, building is Grade I listed. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 3) Book stands (more than 10), book cushions and snakes to hold pages down (multiple), laptop stands (2), ergonomic cushions in different styles and sizes (3), ergonomic mice (2), ergonomic keyboards (2), wrist rests (2). Students are encouraged to request equipment they need. Height-adjustable desks Two height-adjustable desks (electric) Book delivery/return Books are delivered to students – not advertised formally. The books are usually delivered to rooms for security, but they could be left at the lodge or collected by a friend if arranged in advance. Students can call or email the library for this service. Toilets There are 2 all gender toilets on the ground floor, down 2 steps. They have grabrails but are not wheelchair accessible. Other
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Corpus Christi
Library Corpus Christi Disability contact Joanna Snelling Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276744 Parking On-site parking, approx 80m from library. Typically for staff. Doors Manual with key fob access - quite heavy, makes loud slamming noise if left to close on its own. Noise High Connected to chapel, so frequent background noise from organ scholars. Noisy in summer as located next to college gardens. Note: earplugs available from issue desk. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Librarian claims visual aids are provided as requested but provided no details as to which items are available or what quantities. Students have not reported these items being available. Step free access Partial There is step free access to the ground floor of the Library. The first floor is reached by a flight of approx. 20 stairs including a landing and 180-degree turn. The College has a stair-climber that can transport most manual wheelchairs up these stairs. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) 2-3 bookrests Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Librarian claims a personalised service is provided to readers with disabilities. These have included fetch and carry services (to the ground floor of the Library, to rooms on site, and to the Lodge). Ad hoc arrangements are also available for those who are injured, etc. Toilets One all-gender, non-accessible toilet in the library - requires user to go down a narrow flight of stairs. Nearest accessible toilet is approx 50m from library in the cloisters. Other Main seating is monastic pews - a few cushions are available but supply is limited. Many readers bring their own cushions.
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Exeter
Library Exeter Disability contact Joanna Bowring Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279657 Parking Approx. 100m from the library - typically only for fellows and staff. Doors Automatic on a swipe card Noise High Chairs scrape loudly on the floor, even when moved only slightly. Frequent pigeon infestation. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Ground floor is step-free - though you have to go through a passageway with a step, a ramp covers this.. First floor (mezzanine) is only accessible via narrow steps, and second floor is only accessible via narrow spiral staircase. No lifts. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Six bookstands available. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return No system in place. Some students have a registered helper. This person comes to get books for the student. Toilets No toilets in the library. Nearest toilets approx 30m away and down a set of stairs. Nearest accessible toilets approx 70m away (poorly advertised). Other According to the librarian, the library is due for refurbishment when the access problems will be addressed. It is a Victorian building.
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Green Templeton
Library Green Templeton Disability contact Kirsty Taylor Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274788 Parking No on-site parking available to students Doors The doors to the library are all manual. There are two exterior doors, which are fairly heavy. The internal doors less so. Doors are loud when closing. Noise High One of the internal doors occasionally bangs when the windows are open. Students report the closing of doors to be very loud. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes There is step-free access to all areas of the library. Inside, straight stairs, one flight, for downstairs lecture theatre and computer rooms. There is an accessible lift with wheelchair- height buttons and door closable from a wheelchair. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) There are 17 ergonomic chairs and six bookstands Height-adjustable desks Yes (1, unknown) There is one height adjustable desk in the same building as the library but this is in the IT suite, which is down one flight of stairs. A lift is available. Book delivery/return Informal system, which is advertised on the college intranet. Students are encouraged to contact library staff to discuss how best to meet their needs. Librarians are happy to deliver books to pidges and/or rooms. Toilets There is one all-gender, accessible toilet on the same floor as the library. There are gendered toilets elsewhere in the building down two flights of stairs. Other Room between desks in main room is large, plenty of room to use a wheelchair, and wheelchair would fit next to a desk well (they are high enough with enough room to sit in a wheelchair at one comfortably).
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Harris Manchester
Library Harris Manchester Disability contact Sue Killoran Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 281472 Parking On-site parking is at the back of the college, approx 300m away and additional 7-8 stairs. Doors Two sets of manual heavy doors to get through to get into the library. The card reader is on the stairs in front of the left side of the double doors, but only the right door works so you have to move across the step to open the door. Noise High Two ticking clocks, one chimes every 15 minutes. The sets of very heavy wooden doors are loud. Note: Earplugs are provided for free. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Seven additional lamps and 30 desks have additional lighting. No magnifying glasses or acetate sheets currently Step free access No Library is on the first floor. The steps are wide with handrails on each side and a landing halfway up. There are 12 steps x 2 on each part of the staircase then 5 to get up to the library. The librarian claims a lift is planned for the future, but there will still be steps to get into the library. Spiral staircases to access the upper floor of the library. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 3) Downstairs are four ergonomic 'soft' chairs. Upstairs, all chairs and new and ergonomic. Blocks available to raise the height of tables, which can be cut to size and the desk reserved for the length of the students' stay in College. Ergonomic mice if required, 30 + bookstands, and cushions which can be used as backrests. Height-adjustable desks Yes (4 unknown, 3 standing desks and other arrangement) Two height-adjustable desks, and the librarian claimed another two were being fitted that week (end of July). Three mobile strands which are mobile and sit on top of a normal desk. Three book cases available where the tops are used as standing desk areas. Book delivery/return No formal system but we are happy to fit in with whatever is required. Books have been sent to students rooms and collected from rooms also. (Librarian used the word 'students' homes' but I have assumed they mean college rooms). Toilets One all-gendered toilet with no heating, old wooden block style toilet seat and large old window, so generally unused. This toilet is also through heavy doors. To use nicer toilets (including the disabled toilet), it is through heavy double doors and down two flights of stairs.
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Other Lack of physical accessibility has apparently been raised to senior staff by students, and largely dismissed. According to a student, the library was structurally renovated less than 10 years ago. The college librarian admitted the library inaccessibility is not ideal, and claimed a previous student who was unable to access the library was given another room in college to use as a study.
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Hertford
Library Hertford Disability contact Alice Roques Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279409 Parking A very small amount of on site parking in the next quad. This is a few minutes walk away, usually for staff, and involves opening very large wooden gates and navigating uneven surfaces and a public road. Doors Single, automatic door. According to the librarian, this is the first stage of creating step free access to the library (a current project). Noise High The Library is next to the chapel. This means organ, piano and other music is sometimes heard through the wall. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) One handheld magnifier with light, daylight lamp, approx six further desk lamps, selection of coloured acetates, alternative colours of paper for student printer. Students are encouraged to suggest equipment for purchase. Step free access No 2 straight steps down to ground floor inside entrance. 16 almost straight steps to first floor with handrail on right-hand side as you climb/left as you descend. 13 straight steps with handrail on both sides down to basement level. A temporary ramp (we have some elsewhere in the College) could be used to enter the ground floor. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 3) All chairs height adjustable, about 1/6 of chairs have high backs and further adjustable features. 8 bookstands, 3 laptop stands, 1 mouse and keyboard rest set available in reading rooms. Ergonomic keyboards and mice and noise cancelling headphones available to borrow from library office. Additional requests for equipment for encouraged. Height-adjustable desks Yes (2 electronic) Currently two height adjustable electric desks in basement. Plan for the ground floor is to replace two fixed regular desks with two additional electric height adjustable desks. Book delivery/return Delivery can be to pidge or rooms or another location as requested (e.g. if they had a study carrel in library like the SSL). Requests can be made by email, phone, in person or in writing. Also assistance in arranging loans and returns to faculty libs. This system is arranged on a case-by-case basis as needed for readers. It is mentioned in inductions as part of the general information on services for readers with disabilities and 'proxy' borrowing is mentioned on college website.
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Toilets No toilets in the library - nearest are in the main quad. The nearest accessible toilet is accessed by ramp or three steps, approx 20m away. Other College cat is often in the library - could be a problem for allergies or those who dislike animals.
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Jesus
Library Jesus Disability contact Owen McKnight Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279704 Parking Parking in Third Quad adjacent to Meyricke Library, requires permission. Doors All doors are manual, loud, and heavy. Noise High Loud doors, vans in Third Quad, Music Room in Third Quad, buskers on Cornmarket. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Step-free access from Third Quad into Meyricke Library and ground floor reading rooms. 13 wide straight steps to first floor reading room, 13 wide straight steps to second floor reading room and Celtic Library, 12 spiral steps to second floor gallery. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Three book stands, two laptop stands, several ordinary cushions. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 manual) One manual height-adjustable desk; no fixed standing desks. Book delivery/return Library staff will deliver books to student pigeonholes on request. Self-return, so one student can return books on behalf of another, or books can be left at the lodge. Informal, by individual arrangement, but advertised to all students at induction. Also proxy borrowing by arrangement with the DAS. Toilets One all-gender toilet on the second floor, very small and inaccessible - too small for use if on crutches. Two flights of 13 steps must be used to access toilet. Other Narrow, little room to navigate around.
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Keble
Library Keble Disability contact Yvonne Murphy Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 272797 Parking Car parking is available in college for students with disabilities by arrangement. The car park is approx 100m from the Library. Doors Card-reader door, push to enter, and pull it to exit. Makes a noise after each entrance/exit. Noise High Noise from door, library has electric fans that students can use during hot weather which emit some background noise, as well as the library's cooling fan. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Large daylight lamp, and magnifier available Step free access Partial Main entrance is on the first floor - the main staircase has 27 steps, with a further three steps leading up to the door. A lift goes up to the dining hall, which is immediately opposite the Library, but there is no direct lift access to the Library itself (and students require assistance each time to use the lift). On first floor level of the Library, a single step up to each bay, and to the service desk and self-issue machine. Spiral staircase (enclosed, f 24 fairly broad, solid steps) down to the two reading rooms on the ground floor. Step-free fire exit door on the ground floor. Arrangements can be made for students to access the Library's lower reading rooms via this door during staffed hours (Monday- Friday, 9.00-5.00). Library staff will fetch books from elsewhere in the Library if required, and issue and return books for students (as the self-issue machine is on the first floor). Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) Range of Posturite lumbar support and seat cushions (around 50 items of various types), and 10 bookstands. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Library will deliver books (and collect them again) to pidges, lodge, or rooms, as the student prefers. Students can call or email us to request books. The system is advertised on our website (http://www.keble.ox.ac.uk/about/library/readers-with- disabilities), and Librarian reportedly brings it to people's attention during inductions. Toilets No toilets in the Library. Nearest standard, gendered toilets are on Liddon quad, approx 25m from the Library - to access go down the main staircase from the Library. There are two steps up to the entrance to the toilets. The nearest accessible toilet is in the Sloane Robinson building, approx 150m from the Library via a step-free route.
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Other Building is listed and one desk has been "adapted for a wheelchair user".
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Kellogg
Library Kellogg Disability contact Samantha Truman Email address [email protected] Phone Number N/A Parking No on-site parking Doors All doors are manual and heavy, some 'bang' on closing. Noise High Each room has a ticking clock, doors slam. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial The ground floor has step-free access using either the wheelchair lift if entering via the main entrance or by using the accessibility ramp if entering via the side. The first floor can only be accessed using the stairs. The staircase has 21 steps with two curves to the left. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Three bookstands. Height-adjustable desks Yes (2 electronic) Two electronic, height-adjustable desks (one on the ground floor, one on the first floor). Book delivery/return Library has a book fetching service, advertised on the website. Toilets Gendered standard toilets and accessible toilet on the ground floor. Other
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Lady Margaret Hall
Library Lady Margaret Hall Disability contact James Fishwick Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274361 Parking On site parking - approx 100m from library and must be pre- booked. Doors Loud, manual doors - difficult to open wide and close extremely quickly on their own. Noise High Entrance/exit doors bangs when it closes. Windows on ground floor and spiral staircases creak. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Access is normally only available via a long straight staircase (approx 15 steps) with no handrail. There is a step free entrance to the bottom floor, reserved for certain students who have keys to this door. The staircase to get between the three floors is difficult, narrow and sharply curved, with a handrail. No ramps/lifts. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Height adjustable chairs on ground floor. Two book stands in main library, more available via librarian's office. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Books can be delivered to rooms or pidges, via email to [email protected]. Advertised at induction or to people we are told need it. Toilets No toilets in the library. All-gender toilets nearby down some steps (in the bar). Gendered toilets and an accessible toilet are nearby at ground level (long straight staircase only between library entrance and them). Other Lighting is very poor and it is a strain to see when the natural light fades. Lights are on motion sensors - turn on/off frequent, especially at night. Some bookcases are sliding and must be moved to reach sections of them.
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Linacre
Library Linacre Disability contact Fiona Richardson Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 271661 Parking On-site parking available. Doors Manual doors, not particularly heavy but access requires a swipe card - might be difficult for anyone in a wheelchair or on crutches. Noise Low Main doors can bang - ticking clocks have been recently replaced with silent clocks in response to student requests. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access No No - The library is on the first floor. There is a lift to the floor but there are still short flights of steps between the lift and the library, and within the library. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Bookstands available - Librarian is reportedly currently looking into backrests. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return No system in place. Librarian would apparently implement one is requested to. Toilets No toilets in the library, nearby all-gender toilets on the first floor, which require using steps to access and accessible toilets on the ground floor. Other
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Lincoln
Library Lincoln Disability contact Fiona Piddock Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279831 Parking No on-site parking. Doors Heavy outer door now has assisted opening button. Inner door opens automatically on fob scan. Outer gate is automatic on fob scan. Noise Low Hand-dryers are audible at nearest desk to toilets. Toilet and photocopy room doors make a noise, despite slow closers. Hearing Support System Loop-system at library issue desk. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Magnifying glass, coloured acetate sheets, two spare lamps. Step free access No Step-free access to entry level of Library only. Nine straight steps to Upper Library, 12 straight steps to Lower Library, with a further four straight steps to toilets and Photocopy Room. Six straight steps to Historic Collections Library (not generally open). All steps have rails on both sides. No lift and no ramps. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Footstool available, six bookrests and cushions - Librarian reports that there have been complaints about the cushions not being supportive enough. Height-adjustable desks Other arrangement No height-adjustable desks or standing desks. Six lecterns at which readers can stand (could "comfortably permit two people to work at each".) Book delivery/return Formal system in place - requests are emailed to the library and then delivered to the lodge. The Senior Tutor discusses this with the student when they have their College induction / referral from DAS. Toilets Four toilets, all-gender, accessed only via stairs. Two toilets are currently out of use because of overloading of the plumbing. No accessible toilets. Nearest accessible toilet is "in development across the road". Other Lowered reception desk, appropriate for wheelchair users.
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Magdalen
Library Magdalen Disability contact Daryl Green Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276045 Parking On-site parking in several locations. Nearest car park is approx 50m from the library. Doors Some doors are manual, but most have a way of being opened automatically with a button/card swipe - and all areas can be accessed using only automatic doors if required. Some are loud Noise Low One door has a rock stuck underneath so makes a scraping noise. Hearing Support System Hearing loop installed at the front desk. Visual aids No Librarian claims visual aids are provided as requested but provided no details as to which items are available or what quantities. Students have not reported these items being available. Step free access Yes Step-free access to all areas. Use of the (extremely slow) lift can be requested, and there are wheelchairs which can be used to move across each floor. The library itself can be accessed via ramps. Within the library, the stairs are spiral (lift can be used instead). Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Small selection of cushions, backrests, and bookstands for people to use (approx two of each). Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 standing desk and other arrangement) There is a standing desk in the rolling stack area, and the half- height bookshelves can be used as a standing workspace. There are no adjustable desks. Book delivery/return No formal system in place, but librarian is reportedly apply to make these sorts of adjustments for students on request. Toilets Two all-gender toilets on the entrance floor, one is accessible. One all-gender, accessible toilet on the upper floor. Other
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Mansfield
Library Mansfield Disability contact Sally Jones Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 270975 Parking On-site parking available, approx 30m from library. Doors Narrow, heavy, loud, manual doors. Require fob access - to high for a seated person to reach. Noise Low Loud doors. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Magnifying glass and coloured acetates for reading. Coloured paper for printing. Step free access No Libraries are accessible only by a flight of curved stairs. 23 steps to the subject libraries and a further 11 to the main library. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Two adjustable chairs Bookrests available. Height-adjustable desks Yes (2 electronic) Two electronic height-adjustable desks. Book delivery/return Librarian states that if students are struggling to access the library, they work out the best option on an individual basis via email or phone. The library website encourages students with accessibility issues to contact the librarians to organise other arrangements. A student reports this system as the primary way of delivering books to students who cannot access the libraries (so seems to materialise in practice). There are bookable study rooms available in the Garden Building, near accessible toilets, where books can be delivered. The Crypt Café is near the libraries and books can also be delivered there. Toilets There are no toilets in the libraries. The nearest one is an all- gender toilet in the corridor leading away from the libraries, which is on the ground floor. Two all-gender accessible toilets are located on the ground floor in the Crypt Café, which is accessed via stairs, a lift or an outdoor ramp. This is not far from the libraries. Other The libraries are not the only rooms in the main college building that are inaccessible by wheelchair. Layout of college prevents installation of a lift/ramp so dedicated study spaces for student with disabilities can be allocated in the Garden Building and Crypt Café. Students can request any books they wish from the libraries along with any audio-visual assistance required.
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Merton
Library Merton Disability contact Julia Walworht Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276380 Parking Merton has several on-site car parks across all of its sites. The closest car park to the library spaces is at the rear of OWL, which is directly adjacent to the rear entry to the building. Doors The door to Mob lower library can be opened via a remote control, which would be issued by the Merton Lodge. All other library doors are manual. All outer ones are accessed via fob. All are heavy, most loud. In OWL, reading rooms are small separate rooms and so there is a door to each, as well as to the computer room. Noise High OWL is near a chapel so church bells can be heard. Delivery vehicles from nearby street, amplified by cobbles. 'Trashing' outside Exam Schools is noisy in summer. Doors throughout OWL are noisy. Mob library is quieter than OWL. Earplugs available from the OWL enquiry desk. Hearing Support System Hearing loop at OWL enquiry desk. Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) OWL’s equipment station has two portable whiteboards with pens, three hand-held magnifying glasses, one magnifier on a stand, one B5 size magnifying sheet, 11 A4 coloured overlays. People are welcome to these to Mob library if required. There is one LED, dimmable lamp in one of the ground floor rooms in OWL - library is "considering purchasing more". Step free access Partial OWL = step-free access via the side/back. Entrance hall requires steps. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 3) Wooden book stands in almost every room in both libraries. OWL library has an 'equipment station' that contains two lumbar support cushions, two square cushions and a laptop stand. Most ones have an adjustable chair (most are wooden), but i5 has no arm rests. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic, 1 standing) Mob library contains one electronic height-adjustable desk and one moveable tabletop standing desk. Plans to refurbish OWL computer room and introduce another standing or height- adjustable desk within six months. Book delivery/return No formal system - Library staff can bring material to the ground floor of OWL or Mob. Librarian says this would be arranged on a case-by-case basis. Library staff are in contact with the Bodleian disability librarian and the college academic office.
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Toilets OWL has two standard all-gender toilets on the ground floor. Two all-gender toilets on the inner staff staircase. Mob library has no toilets – a gender neutral toilet and male toilet in a nearby staircase (not accessible) Nearest accessible (all- gender) toilet is in front quad, which is a short distance from Mob library. To get to it from OWL, which is across the road on Merton Street, one would need to cross a cobbled street. Other
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New
Library New Disability contact Christopher Skelton-Foord Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279580 Parking On-site parking available Doors Initial door is manual (push), then a set of double doors, which can be pushed/pulled in either direction - not particularly heavy or loud. Noise Low Clocks throughout library are ticking. Hearing Support System Yes – portable hearing loop Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Two magnifying glasses Coloured acetates and reading rulers available in 10 colours/shades Coloured paper available in 7 colours/shades Step free access No No step-free access. A staircase of nine, slightly curved steps to the entrance of the library, with approx two other steps into the doorway - no other usable entrance. A spiral staircase of approx 18 steps or two flights of straight staircases to lower floor. Steps required to access printing, bathroom, certain subject collections, disability-related books, and the general interest collection, and several reading rooms/areas, including the 'group study' room. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) 6 bookstands, 4 laptop stands, 2 foot rests and 2 gel wrist bars available. Height-adjustable desks Yes One electric, height-adjustable desk. 9 ergonomic chairs Book delivery/return Formal book delivery/return system, advertised on the Library website. Students who declare a disability are informed of the system directly by the Library’s disability contact. Also advertised to the college Welfare team, and disability and welfare reps so they may recommend it to students. Toilets One all-gender toilet, not accessible. Using the toilet involves going down stairs. Nearest accessible toilet is approx 150m from library and requires use of a stair lift. Other Protected building. Fire escape is on a curved staircase.
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Nuffield
Library Nuffield Disability contact Tessa Richards Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 278550 Parking Librarian claims no on-site parking, but a student claims there is on-site parking, but it needs advanced permission - approx 15m from lodge, which leads to the library. Doors Doors are manual, some heavy. There is a buzzer to alert staff if assistance is needed. Noise Low There is some background noise in one reading room due to the outer wall facing on to New Road. Fire doors, which lead in to the tower rooms, can bang loudly if users are not careful. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Additional lamps available. Step free access No There is no step-free access to the library. Ramps are available to assist users to enter the ground floor, and the lift can then be used to enable access to the first floor reading room and enquiry desk, as well as the stacks on the 3rd – 6th floors. The library is arranged over 10 storeys. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 3) Ergonomic chairs and supportive cushions available to all readers on all floors. Some bookstands - limited supply. Height-adjustable desks Yes (3 manual) There are three manual height-adjustable desks. The library has also arranged specific equipment for the use of individual college members, which is set up for them in their preferred library space. Book delivery/return Nuffield listed an array of systems they have in place to try and help students to access material - it is not explicitly stated that this is a formal system, but implied that individual needs will be accommodated accordingly. Toilets One all-gender, standard toilet. Other Library is currently under survey as part of a large design project, which is taking access issues into account. Librarian stated that they will buy additional items for the library if requested by students.
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Oriel
Library Oriel Disability contact Hannah Robertson Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276558 Parking Limited amount (organised via the lodge) approx 300m (two quads away) from library. Doors Manual - several are heavy and loud. Noise Low Loud church bells nearby, noise from surrounding quads. Note: Noise cancelling headphones are available. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Librarian reports that magnifiers and coloured acetate sheets are on order (quantities unknown). Step free access Partial Ground floor has step-free access. Two upper floors require using curved stairs. Ergonomic equipment None Librarian claims to be "In the process of ordering ergonomic chairs, book and laptop stands and cushions. At least 2 of each will be available." Height-adjustable desks None Librarian reports: "2 Vari-desks on order." - manual desks. Book delivery/return This is reportedly arranged as necessary with students. Flexible for each student. Not advertised - Library is usually notified through student support and students individually contacted. Toilets No toilets in the library - several nearby, nearest accessible toilet is "near" to front entrance. Other
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Pembroke
Library Pembroke Disability contact Laura Cracknell Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276409 Parking Yes (limited availability) - approx 3 minute walk (check distance?). There is one space in front of the library, but the access gate is very narrow. Doors Manual and heavy. Door slams on closing (acknowledged by Librarian). Noise High Photocopiers and printers are particularly loud/disturbing. Entrance door slams on closing. The whole library is a single space, and sound travels very clearly around it Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Hand-held magnifiers (quantity unknown). Step free access Partial Step-free access only to the ground floor (the librarian's office and photocopier). There are three flights of stairs up, and three down. There is no lift. Steps required to get to books and study areas. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Some bookstands (quantity unknown). Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Librarian reports an "informal, personalised service", claiming students are told at the start of the year that the library is flexible, and the system we mentioned is completed. Toilets No toilets in the library - accessible and all-gender toilets on the other side of the main quad - approx 2 minute walk (check distance?). Other
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Queen’s
Library Queen’s Disability contact Amanda J. Saville Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279130 Parking No on-site parking. There is space for students with mobility issues to park in Queen's Lane - approx 3 minute walk. Doors All doors are automatic. Noise Low Lift is very loud. Note: Library has ear defenders and earplugs available to borrow from the photocopying room, like the visual aids. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) Coloured sheets and coloured reading rulers are available to borrow from the photocopying room (first come, first-served basis). Each desk has a lamp with adjustable brightness settings. There is also a magnifying glass but this is more commonly used to view special collection items. Step free access Partial Level access to ground floor and lift to new library in basement (students need to be "trained" in how to use it, then can use as they please). Curved, steep steps to the upper library - approx 15. Upper library only open at certain times of the day. All lending and reference books on ground and lower floor - upper library only holds antiquarian books. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Approx five ordinary cushions which can be requested if needed and approx six book rests. There is also a space with a larger, fixed book stand. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 manual, 6 standing desks) We have one manual height adjustable desk and six standing desks (3 in the lower library and 3 in the new library, which are the ground floor and lower ground floor respectively). Book delivery/return This type of system is not in place. There is an informal system where the library is flexible with due dates if readers are struggling, arranged via email. Toilets Two toilets in new library - both all-gender and accessible. There is also a disabled toilet located close to the main entrance to the library. Other Wheelchair users are asked not to use the library outside staffed hours due to fire safety concerns.
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Regent’s Park
Library Regent’s Park Disability contact Sarah Mann Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 288127 Parking No on-site parking. The college has disabled parking spaces outside the front door of the college and the library is approx 3 min walk up various stairs and staircases from this point. Doors Manual doors, not loud or heavy, but you must enter quickly after scanning your bod card, which can be difficult for students with mobility issues. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Magnifiers and lamps available. Librarian reports that there is a specified budget which can be used to buy other items as required, but this hasn't been used. Step free access No Library is on the top floor with three flights of stairs that are curved to go around corners. Special collections reading room is down a flight of stairs straight off reception but has a stair lift. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Ergonomic chairs available on request. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Formal system in place - requests are emailed to the library and typically delivered to the lodge (a central point in college) - books can be delivered elsewhere if needed. Typically a system for students with mobility issues. Toilets No toilets in the library. Gendered (female) toilets are down one flight of stairs, and ungendered toilets down two flights of stairs (inaccessible). Other
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Sommerville
Library Somerville Disability contact Anne Manuel Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 270694 Parking On-site parking - approx 120m from the library. Doors Main doors are manual and heavy, the side door is manual and light. Noise Low Front doors click when closing loudly (confirm) Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop. Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Additional lamps are placed around randomly. Step free access Partial Step-free access to ground floor, two flights of stairs in the library (one straight, one curved) with no lifts or ramps. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Bookstands, one supportive cushion. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 manual, 2 standing desks) One manual, height adjustable desk. Two standing desks - both non-fixed portable. Book delivery/return No formal system in place. Toilets Two all-gender toilets in the library - one toilet on the ground- floor with a step inside, one toilet on the upper floor. Other
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St Anne’s
Library St. Anne’s Disability contact Clare White Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274813 Parking On-site parking - approx 15m from library. Doors Tim Gardam Building has a power-assisted front door, which opens automatically for all users. All internal doors in both library buildings need to be pushed or pulled, sometimes after using a key fob. The doors are of an average weight and are not noisy. Noise None - reading rooms have soundproofing. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Several hand-held magnifiers and a supply of acetate sheets. Lamps are available in most of the reading rooms and are detachable so that they can be moved around. Step free access Partial Tim Gardam Building has step free access to all floors. Hartland House Library has a lift between the ground and first floor. There is a small bookstack (of low-use material) in Hartland House Library of which the upper level is only accessible by stairs. These stairs are a metal spiral staircase. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) We have a large number of wooden book stands (25+) and a handful of foam book supports. There are a range of chairs available across the two libraries. Around half of the chairs are adjustable office chair styles which can be raised up and down or tilted backwards and forwards. Other older wooden chairs are also available. Height-adjustable desks Two height-adjustable desks, one on the ground floor of each library. One laptop/reading stand which sits on top of a desk and that some students use for standing work. Book delivery/return No formal system but can and have been flexible about delivering books to students or leaving them to be picked up. The college's Disability Coordinator would normally liaise with the library staff and student to arrange this. Toilets The Tim Gardam Building has 7 gender neutral toilets, one of which is a larger accessible toilet. These toilets are on the lower ground floor, accessible by the lift. Hartland House Library has separate gendered toilets on the ground floor. Other
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St Anthony’s
Library St Anthony’s Disability contact Aimee Burlakova Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274480 Parking Parking spaces for those with disabled parking permits are available approx. 50 metres from Library. Doors Doors are manual, heavy, and loud. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) 1 hands-free magnifier, 1 pack of coloured acetate sheets (various colours), additional lamps (both inbuilt on some desks, and plug-in free-standing lamps) available. Step free access No There are many stairs both into the building and between different floors of the Library. A spiral staircase provides access to the book stacks (where most of collection is held). Lifts are not available. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) 35 height-adjustable chairs, 4 height-adjustable and back- adjustable chairs, 3 book rests, 1 footrest. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Books can be delivered to pigeon holes, or taken to alternative study places within the College on request. Readers are encouraged to contact the Librarian (by email, in person, or by phone) to discuss their needs. Notices are displayed within the library and on the College website. Toilets No toilets in the library itself. There are 2 cubicles on the floor below and one of these cubicles is accessible. Other
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St Benet’s
Library St. Benet’s Disability contact Rev Michael Phillips Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 280598 Parking On-site parking close to SG but no parking available for NG. Doors Manual doors, fairly light and quiet. Noise None (piano room nearby, piano can be used after 8pm, students can ask player to stop playing and this is respected). Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Additional lamps. Step free access No No step-free access or lifts to either library. The stairs are old, straight but with a corner to the main library, and short and stone to the other library. NG is on the ground floor, SG is on the first floor of their respective buildings. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair in each library (A student reports this is typically reserved for people over a certain height, who thus struggle to use the stand desks/chairs). Height-adjustable desks Yes (2 manual) One manual height-adjustable desk in each library (A student reports that this is typically reserved for people over a certain height, who thus struggle to use the stand desks/chairs). Book delivery/return Librarian report there is no system for this, as it has "not been required". However, a student reports having experience of this system, with fellow students or staff members delivering to where is convenient to both. Toilets Both libraries have one, all-gender toilet. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor of the building for SG Other A student reports that St Benet's has limitations on the type of students with disabilities that it accepts. Buildings are small and inaccessible, and making them accessible is not a priority for college due to cost, etc. For non-physical disabilities, college has not been proactive and therefore had few provisions in place and little experience.
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St Catherine’s
Library St Catherine’s Disability contact Gervase Rosser Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 281582 Parking On-site parking - approx 50m from the library. Doors Automatic door followed by a light, manual door. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Step-free access to the ground floor. Two curved, narrow staircases to access the first floor (which has several subject collections and both seminar/ computer rooms). No lift. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Bookstands and cushions available (quantities unknown). Height-adjustable desks Other arrangement A long, high bench is reportedly used as a standing desk by students. Book delivery/return No formal system - librarian reports that they are helpful to students who may need other arrangements. Toilets One standard, non-gendered toilet in the library. The librarian reports there is an approved plan in place to refurbish the toilet and make an accessible toilet and the works will probably begin in the summer of 2019. A student reports that an accessible toilet is near the entrance to the library (check if accessible or just step-free). Other
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St Cross
Library St Cross Disability contact Sheila Allcock Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 278481 Parking No on-site parking Doors Manual and very heavy in the West Wing Library, manual but quite light in the Lange Room. They have 'soft-closure' so are quiet when shutting. Noise Low The whole West Wing is rather loud (poor sound insulation), and there's constant noise from St Giles in the Lange Room. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Some additional lamps. Step free access Partial Both library spaces have step-free access, though you have to go through a side door (not via porters lodge) to get in. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) A few book stands (according to students), some ergonomic chairs (according to librarian) - investigate. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return No such option as, according to the librarian, "the library is very accessible" (physically accessible, this system may of course be useful for students with non-physical disabilities). Toilets No toilets in the West Wing Library itself. Accessible and gendered available down the hallway (through two doors). Lange Room has no toilets either - gendered toilets are in the common room (through a cumbersome door). Accessible toilet through the common room (automatic door). Other
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St Edmund Hall
Library St Edmund Hall Disability contact James Howarth Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279062 Parking No on-site parking. A disabled parking space outside college, approx 300m away. Doors Particularly heavy sets of double doors. Followed by a step. The doors are also loud. Noise Low Doors to the library are loud. Heating is intermittently noisy in certain parts of the library. Hearing Support System None Visual aids None Librarian reports that they intend to have them in place for the start of term (and intend to order between 4-12 of each). Step free access Partial No step-free access. Wheelchair users require assistance to use the library and this must be pre-arranged. Wheelchair users can only access certain areas of the library, not the books or the additional seating. Many books are up a spiral staircase. The Law and MFL collections are also collected in buildings without step-free access. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) 12 bookstands Height-adjustable desks None. Librarian reports that they have ordered four laptop stands to enable standing work. Book delivery/return Books can be delivered either to rooms or pidges. Students contact the Library via email or directly. Service not currently advertised. (NB: Librarian reports that the entire Library staff changed in June this year, so they have currently not interacted with any students struggling to access the Library). Toilets Two standard, non-gendered toilets in the library - step-free access (once inside the library). Nearest accessible toilet requires a librarian to help students out of the library. Other Permanent ramp suggested to be helpful by readers.
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St Hilda’s
Library St Hilda’s Disability contact Jill Dye
Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276849 Parking On site parking - approx 200m from library. (usually 100m – currently affected by building work). On street parking also available immediately beside the Library entrance. Doors Manual doors - squeaky but not loud, some are heavy. Noise Low Wooden floors are noisy. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) Coloured Paper: Cream, Yellow, Light Green, Dark Green, Blue, Pink, Red. Engineer Drawing Sets: contains Rulers. Rulers: 30cm Rule. Five Coloured Acetates: Clear & Multi-Coloured. Magnifying Devices: 1 Magnifier, 1 Bar Magnifier, 1 Magnifier Set. Step free access Yes Public step-free access via side entrance (from street) to ground floor. Student step-free (all hours) to main Library entrance via Fellows’ Door (keys issued). Lift to all floors (ground floor, gallery and basement). Power-assisted Evac Chair & call points installed in case of fire. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Book stands available (approx 8). Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 manual) One height-adjustable, manual desk - usually in the Winifred Moberly room, but can be moved around the Library. Book delivery/return This is offered to students on an individual basis. We offer both delivery to pidge and to rooms (if student is on site) Toilets Two toilets: one accessible, both gender-neutral. Both on ground floor Other
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St Hugh’s
Library St Hugh’s Disability contact Nora Khayi Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274938 Parking On-site parking available - student reports an approx 3minute walk (distance?). Librarian gave no indication of time/distancd. Doors Heavy, manual doors. Doorways are narrow. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Hand-held magnifier and additional lamps available. Step free access Partial Step-free access to ground floor, curved stairs to first floor, no ramps or lifts. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Bookstands available - approx 15. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Books can be delivered to students if they are struggling to access the library via student helpers, books checked out to students and left in pidge, sent by post, etc. Students contact the library. Toilets One accessible, all-gender toilet on ground floor. Other
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St John’s
Library St John’s Disability contact Petra Hofmann Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277330 Parking No step-free access. There will reportedly be step-free access from HT19. Doors Automatic doors. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None (Librarian reports that they will assess this situation for the new building). Step free access No No step-free access. There will reportedly be step-free access from HT19. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) Two ergonomic chairs, four book stands. Height-adjustable desks No Book delivery/return No Toilets Four, non-gendered, standard toilets in the library. Two accessible toilets. Other Librarian reports that a refurbishment is due to be completed in HT2019 and that the new building has been constructed with “accessibility as one of it’s core specifications”.
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St Peter’s
Library St Peter’s Disability contact David Johnson Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 278882 Parking Parking opposite Porter's Lodge, approx 500m from library. Eight doors and 23 steps (including one flight of stairs of 21 steps) en route. Doors Three doors. Ground floor; one automatic and one manual/light. First floor; one manual/heavy. Noise Low Walking on the upper floor causes noise, also noise from surrounding areas, e.g. Porter's Lodge. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Magnifier - lamps are apparently on order (according to the Bursar). Step free access Partial Only step free access to the foyer area, with the library office and book checkout machines. No ramps or lifts. Three flights of stairs: 1) to basement, curved, 15 steps 2) to first floor, curved, 24 steps 3) to second floor, 20 steps. Ergonomic equipment No Height adjustable office chairs (difficult to move and poorly match the desks). Bursar claims "Would be provided on request." Height-adjustable desks No Book delivery/return Bursar reports this system is available "on demand and as required" Toilets Other Difficult to reach books from shelves which surround desks when someone is sitting there.
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St Stephen’s House No Response Obtained. Library St Stephen’s House Disability contact Majory Szurko Email address [email protected] Phone Number Unknown. Parking No response. Doors No response. Noise No response. Hearing Support System No response. Visual aids No response. Step free access No response. Ergonomic equipment No response. Height-adjustable desks No response. Book delivery/return No response. Toilets No response. Other No response.
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Trinity
Library Trinity Disability contact Sharon Cure Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 279863 Parking On-site parking available on request - approx 50m from library. Doors The entrance to the library has two sets of doors, both are manual and fairly heavy. In the new library (currently being built) the doors are planned to be electric to make it accessible. Noise Alarms at the door - go off infrequently. Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Approx 20 additional lamps. Step free access Partial Library is on three floors, two of which are only accessible by narrow staircases. The main floor is accessed by an outdoor staircase whilst the building works are ongoing. Note: Trinity is currently building a new building with a library, in which both floors will be accessible via lift. The temporal library reading room has step free access. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Approx 14 height-adjustable chairs, several bookstands, some foot and wrist rests. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return Students can have books delivered to their room by the librarian, or by a friend using a 'proxy' setting. The librarian will be made aware of any extra requirements that the student might have and contact them accordingly at the beginning of the year. Otherwise, support is generally organised via email or welfare dean. Toilets Toilets in the library are gendered and require using stairs. However, the library is situated fairly close to an accessible gender-neutral toilet, approx 50m from the library. Toilets in the temporary reading room include gendered toilets and an accessible toilet. Other
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University
Library University Disability contact N/A Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276621 Parking No on-site parking (but according the librarian students could liaise with the Disability and Welfare Administrator, to find a solution, if required). Doors Old Library: heavy door with code necessary, and another reasonably heavy door internally. New Library: automatic doors to building, double doors to reading room. Noise High Doors and stairs are loud. Old library overlooks Fellow's Garden, which can be loud. The door in the Old Library slams "but seemingly cannot be fixed" (why?) - librarian reports receiving complaints about the door. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial New library has a ramp from the main door and a lift. Old library: downstairs is step-free, but there is a staircase (12-18 steps), with two right-angled bends. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Bookstands and cushions available in both libraries. Height-adjustable desks Other arrangement No height-adjustable desks. There are bookshelves in the Old Library that students have used as standing desks, but no purpose built ones. Book delivery/return Library Staff are reportedly happy to deliver books to student rooms or pidges on request via email, phone call, or in person. Advertised only to students who have mobility issues (criteria for this?) Toilets Old Library: Gendered standard toilets outside the building, at the rear, in a separate block. New Library: Gendered toilets in the basement (with lift access), as well as an all-gender accessible toilet on the ground floor. Other
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Wadham
Library Wadham Disability contact Tim Kirtley Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277914 Parking On-site parking with advance request - opposite side of college to the library. Doors Automatic doors. Noise Low Noise from surrounding areas - Building work next year (temporary). Ticking clocks have been removed. Hearing Support System Hearing loop system at library counter. Visual aids None Step free access Partial Step-free access only to the small, footprint entrance level of the library. No lift access to the three floors in the library of the reading room where the desks and the books are. Staircases between the floors are straight. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Librarian reports having a few ergonomic chairs each year with are arranged by the Disability Advisory Service on an individual basis and which vary in number from year to year. Height-adjustable desks Other arrangement One add-on desk (which librarian claims makes the desk height adjustable - confirm this, probably makes it standing). Book delivery/return Librarian reports: "We are happy to deliver books by informal arrangement and offer additional (informal) individual inductions to anyone with a disability." - This system does not appeared to be advertised. Toilets Accessible all-gender toilet in library reception - step-free access. Students report that this toilet is often out-of-order and has been for most of the last year - other all-gender toilets nearby, inaccessible. Other
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Wolfson
Library Wolfson Disability contact Fiona Elizabeth Wilkes Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274076 Parking Librarian reports that parking is available to students with disabilities using the librarian. Doors Heavy and manual doors. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Step-free access to the ground floor (an access fob is given to students requiring this access). First floor reading rooms have lift access from the main entrance Academic Wing. The gallery is a also accessible by lift though but has a steep slope. To access main reading room, one must navigate three right angle turns and a pillar - potentially difficult for wheelchair users. Ergonomic equipment No Height-adjustable desks Yes (2 unknown) We have two height adjustable desks. One is in a quiet study carrel. The other is popular demand by all students and is the mezzanine level inaccessible by a short flight of stairs. This can be moved if required and made available exclusively if required. Book delivery/return Library staff are always to willing to deliver books to the most appropriate place to facilitate students needs if they are informed. This option is apparently made clear at induction. Toilets Two standard toilets in the library shortly to be labelled "gender neutral" - not accessible. All-gender, accessible toilets can be found on the ground floor of Berlin Quad and in the Upper Common Room accessible by lift. Librarian reports that "these are not far from the Library" - distance unknown. Other There is a lot of reflective glass which can cause visual over stimulation.
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Worcester
Library Worcester Disability contact Mark Bainbridge Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 278354 Parking Parking is approx 400m away on dusty gravel. To then get to main quad, one must go through a courtyard and then up stairs/a lift, where the path is also dusty-gravel. Doors Doors are manual and slam loudly when closing - especially in the historic Lower Library - which are reportedly heavier too. Noise Low Doors frequently 'slam' - floorboards can be creaky Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Magnifiers available. Step free access No Cantilevered spiral staircase to access upper and lower libraries. More stairs inside (approx 40 stairs in lower library and approx 60 in upper library - student estimation). Inaccessible to wheelchair users. Many bookshelves have a step at their base. There is also a law library - in a basement, down a flight of approx 10 stairs (staff estimation) - no ramps/lifts. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Six bookstands - two book stands available in each part of the library (lower, upper, law). Two adjustable computer chairs in the Upper Library; and one adjustable computer chair in the Law Library. Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return System in place by arrangement with staff; readers can have books delivered to their pidges, the Lodge, or, where necessary, their college rooms. Readers who need this service are encouraged to discuss these needs with the Library staff, and provided with a specific contact to email for use of the service. Reportedly advertised on the College Library webpages, and readers are made aware t during library inductions. Librarian claims to liaise with Academic Office to offer this support when they know it is needed. Librarian receives SSPs and reportedly emails students on receipt of these to discuss needs. Toilets Nearest toilets are approx 200m away, down stairs. A platform lift can be used but porters are needed to operate it. Toilets are gendered but accessible toilet is often used as gender-neutral - students claim this is poorly advertised, and staff failed to even mention accessible or all-gender toilets in their response. Other Particularly dry air inside - problem for students with respiratory problems. Due to creaky floorboards, students attract significant attention is walking about/into the lower library.
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Wycliffe Hall
Library Wycliffe Disability contact Hannie Riley Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274204 Parking On-site parking available (staff respondent says "quite far" from the library) Doors Manual and heavy Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Eight coloured acetate sheets. Step free access No No lifts or ramps. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) A few bookstands and cushions (which the librarian reports "keep disappearing"). Height-adjustable desks None Book delivery/return No Toilets One all-gender standard toilet. Other
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Bodleian Education Library
Library Bodleian Education Library Disability contact Erica Oakes Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 272844 Parking One bookable, accessible parking space outside the front of the library. Contact reception in advance to book. Doors Main entrance has a heavy, manual door. Entrance via the alternative entrance is via swipe card. Noise High Loud fan in downstairs reading room. Hearing Support System Counter hearing loops on library and reception desks, and infrared capability for all teaching rooms (if a student wishes to use the infra-red system, the building wishes to know in advance). Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Coloured acetate sheets (quantity unknown) and a magnifier. Step free access Yes Main entrance has a flight of stairs. Step-free side entrance available, but access to it from the car park is very steep. Lift available to access three floors above ground level (building has four above ground). Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Two ergonomic chairs in the Main Reading Room. Height-adjustable desks None They own one though, which they hope to make available after refurbishment - won't be introduced for at least a year according to librarian. Inaccessible material Due to lack of step-free access, Floor 4, Seminar Room B, Lower Reading Room, and Education Reading Room are inaccessible. It is assumed that, in accordance with comments re other libraries in LAG that staff would fetch inaccessible material. Toilets One accessible toilet in the building, and two blocks of each gendered toilets. Other Reception desk is a low height (appropriate for wheelchair users).
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Bodleian Health Care Libraries – Cairns Library, John Radcliffe Hospital
Library BHCL – Cairns Library, JRH Disability contact Susan Riley Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 221942 Parking Parking available throughout the hospital site. Doors Automatic door at the main entrance to the Academic Centre. Doors to the library itself and throughout the building are manual. Noise High Some ticking clocks, air conditioning units can be noisy when they are due to be cleaned (Librarian believes background noise is a standard library level, and is kept as minimal as possible). Due to it being a hospital site – may hear ambulances, and air ambulance outside Hearing Support System Portable hearing Loop available on request (but they may not be very good as they are old) Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) Coloured acetate sheets, two hand-held magnifiers, and two daylight lamps. Step free access Yes Step-free access through the academic centre. Lifts available to access floors of the building. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Yes (2 manual, one electronic) Three automatic height-adjustable desks Book delivery/return None mentioned - assumed staff would help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. Returns book box for library items in the academic corridor just outside the door from the academic centre corridor that leads to the library foyer Toilets No toilets in the library itself. Nearest accessible toilet on the same floor as the library, in the George Pickering Education Centre - also one on the ground floor. Nearest standard toilets in the Postgraduate Centre. Other Group Study POD available to book in the Library Foyer (please note due to it being not very soundproofed not best for confidential meetings). There is another Group Study Room within the library available to book Bookings for both these rooms are only for the week of the meeting.
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Bodleian Health Care Libraries – Horton Library, Horton General Hospital
Library BHCL – Horton Library, HGH Disability contact Carolyn Smith Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01295 229316 Parking One accessible space near the entrance. Booking not available. On-street parking (restricted between 11am-2pm) is available from 0.2 miles away in Horton View. Doors Door to the building is heavy and manual, door to the library is kept open. Noise High The building is in the hospital campus - frequent sirens of ambulances. Photocopier is loud when in use and the fan runs for a short time afterwards before it goes into standby mode. The barcode readers have a loud beep when used. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access No No step free access. Library is on the first floor of an old house. Ground floor reception is step free. No lifts or ramps to access other floors. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic) One electronic, height-adjustable desk. Inaccessible material Entire library is inaccessible for readers requiring step-free access. Toilets Standard toilets on the ground floor near the entrance - step-free (unknown if gendered). Nearest accessible toilet is in the main hospital building in the Outpatients Department. Other Librarians can meet readers in the reception area downstairs to discuss what they need. There are bookable rooms on the ground floor that can be used for study if required, meaning to can "bring the library" to individuals where required. The floor is old and shakes slightly when walked on.
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Bodleian Health Care Libraries – Knowledge Centre Site
Library BHCL – Knowledge Centre Site Disability contact Eli Harriss Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 289410 Parking University accessible parking located outside the Henry Wellcome Building for Genomic Medicine. Significant hill from here to the entrance to the knowledge centre. Doors Revolving door or accessible entrance door. Noise High Ticking clock, air conditioning unit can be loud. Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop at the enquiries desk. Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) Ten coloured acetate sheets, two magnifiers, and two daylight lamps. Step free access Yes Step-free access through the main entrance. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic) One automatic height-adjustable desk. Inaccessible material None mentioned - assumed staff would help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. Toilets Accessible toilet near the building’s reception desk, two blocks of standard toilets located just outside the main library space Other Reception has a lowered desk.
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Bodleian Health Care Libraries – Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Library BHCL – Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Disability contact Catherine Hartley Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 738147 Parking There is no University parking at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. There are disabled bays in the car park. Headington is mainly residents only parking but there are a couple of 2 hour no return parking places on Lime Walk & Margaret Road. Doors The doors to the building are automatic. The door to the library is a manual fire door but not loud or heavy. Noise Low The hand dryers from the bathrooms can be heard through the wall if using the computers. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes The library is situated on the first floor of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Access to the first floor is either via a slightly curved staircase of about 20 steps or via a lift. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic, 2 manual) One electronic and two manual height-adjustable desks. Inaccessible material Some older material is on higher shelves which may require the use of a kickstool or staff can fetch items for readers if requested. Toilets The library does not have toilets but there are standard and accessible toilets about 5 metres down the corridor from the library. Other
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Bodleian Japanese Library
Library Bodleian Japanese Library Disability contact Jane Baker Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274570 Parking No designated disabled parking outside library - parking may be allowed in St. Anthony's college. Doors Manual doors (both will be automated with push-pads later this year). Noise None Hearing Support System Fixed hearing loop. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Five coloured acetate sheets, one magnifier and one daylight lamp. Step free access Yes Seven steps to the main entrance, or step-free access via a ramp which leads to the main foyer. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 unknown) One height-adjustable desk (unknown if manual or electronic). Inaccessible material LAG states staff are happy to fetch inaccessible material on request. Toilets No toilets in the library. Standard toilets are located in the basement via a staircase or lift. Accessible toilet in the main foyer (will be moved to a more private place this year). Other Lift access is available to the common room on the first floor, where food/drink is permitted.
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Bodleian K B Chen China Centre Library
Library Bodleian K B Chen China Centre Library Disability contact Minh Chung Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 280432 Parking One visitor car parking permit for a space on-site - needs to book in advance. Standard on-street parking outside the Library (up to two hours). No accessible parking nearby. Doors Main entrance door to the building is automatic - door to the lift is manual. Main entrance to the library is manual and heavy. Doors inside the library are manual (but not loud or heavy). Noise None Moving book stacks. Hearing Support System Induction Loop System has been installed Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) One magnifier, daylight lamps. Step free access Yes Step-free access to building entrance, lift to library entrance. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Two ergonomic chairs. Height-adjustable desks Two Height-adjustable tables in the large Reading Room Inaccessible material LAG states staff are happy to fetch inaccessible material on request. Toilets One accessible and five all-gender toilets through two manual doors from the speedgate. Another accessible toilet and standard toilets approximately ten metres away from the Library. Other
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Bodleian Latin America Centre Library
Library Bodleian Latin America Centre Library Disability contact Frank Egerton Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274483 Parking No on-site parking, closest on-street parking on Winchester Road. Doors Ramped entrance is at rear of building and gives access to basement stacks. Noise None Occasionally noise from the seminar room. Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop available. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Five coloured acetate sheets, one magnifier and one daylight lamp. Step free access No Main library entrance is on the ground floor of the building. 7 steps to building entrance. Internally 12 steps to basement, landing after 3. Library is on two floors (ground and basement). There is no lift access. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic) One automatic height-adjustable desk. Inaccessible material LAG states staff are happy to fetch inaccessible material on request. Toilets No accessible toilet inside the library - nearest is in Nissan Studies Institute. Standard toilets on the first and ground floor - only accessible via stairs. Other Arrangements can be made for students to access material at St. Anthony's or other Bodleian libraries if material is inaccessible.
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Bodleian Law Library
Library Bodleian Law Library Disability contact George Newman Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 271480 Parking Four disabled parking spaces on site (three are shared with Manor Road building). NB: the non-shared space is can be used for access to any part of the shared building this library is in (e.g. for law library, English library, etc.) Doors Two ways to enter the library, one involves a powered door and the other involves two manual doors. Doors inside the library are manual. Noise None Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop at main enquiry desk. Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) A study carrel on the second floor with a computer is set up for people with a visual impairment. This has a high contrast keyboard and text to speech software installed. There are also magnifiers, a daylight lamp, and acetate sheets available. Step free access Yes Library is on the second floor. Main entrance is not step-free access, but alternative entrance is. From the alternative entrance, a lift can be taken. Use of the lift requires a key which will have to be requested and returned each visit. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Two ergonomic chairs. Height-adjustable desks Yes (5 unknown) Five height-adjustable desks throughout the library (mixture of electronic and manual) - in different places, including within a study carrel and in the computer room. Inaccessible material Some shelves may be too high for some people with certain disabilities, LAG states staff will be happy to help on request. Toilets The library contains no toilets but there are toilets on each floor of the St Cross Building (in which the library is situated), besides the third floor. There is an accessible toilet on the same floor as the library. Other There is a café on the second floor - this has a ramp and powered doors but there is also a lip which wheelchair users may find difficult.
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Bodleian Library – Old Library
Library Bodleian Library – Old Library Disability contact Richard Ovenden Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277162 Parking No on-site parking, nearest parking is on Catte Street or Broad Street. Doors Uneven flagstones in the quadrangle may present a challenge to wheelchair users. Alternative entrance has powered doors. Noise None Hearing Support System Fixed hearing loops at the information desk and upper reading room staffed desk reserve. Portable hearing loop can be collected from the main enquiry desk. Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) Five coloured acetate sheets, five magnifiers, two CCTV magnifiers, one daylight lamp. Step free access Partial Main entrance via a quadrangle - ramped access to quadrangle available. For level access to the Bodleian Library itself (not the Divinity School complex) there is an alternative entrance located in the quadrangle, via a wooden ramp (though this may be too steep for some wheelchair users). A lift can be accessed through the alternative entrance to different floors of the building (lower and upper reading room and Gladstone Link). Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Four ergonomic chairs (two in upper and two in lower reading rooms). Height-adjustable desks Yes (8 manual, 1 electronic) Nine height-adjustable desks - eight manual and one automatic. Inaccessible material Several areas of the library are inaccessible due to lac of step- free access, including Duke Humpfrey's Library and parts of the upper/lower reading rooms. The library can be emailed to have material placed in an accessible area of the library in advance of a visit, or staff can be asked during a visit. Toilets One accessible toilet next to the accessible entrance, three standard blocks of toilets in the building. Other
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Bodleian Library – Radcliffe Camera
Library Bodleian Library – Radcliffe Camera Disability contact Rachel D’Arcy-Brown Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277200 Parking No on-site parking, nearest accessible parking is on Catte Street (within 200 metres of entrance, parking on double yellow lines for three hours). Readers need to be in possession of blue badge to use this. Doors There is currently no mention of the external door that readers use before entering the library (and reaching the gates). Readers need to make a request via [email protected] if they require the automated setting on the external door as the default setting is non- automatic. Noise The Lower Camera is the noisiest reading room in the building. It’s the main entrance/exit point for readers, and also where deliveries are received twice daily. Hearing Support System Fixed hearing loop at the enquiry desk in lower Rad Cam. Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) Five coloured acetate sheets (in Rad Cam and Glad Link) and three magnifiers and daylight lamp in Rad Cam. Step free access Yes Ramped access to main entrance. Lift access is only available to the Upper Gladstone Link. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Six ergonomic chairs available. Height-adjustable desks Yes There are three electric height-adjustable desks in the Lower Camera and four manual height-adjustable desks in the Upper Gladstone Link. In addition we have two sit-stand desks in the Upper Gladstone Link, one of which accommodates a User PC. Inaccessible material No library material mentioned - assumed staff would help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. The upper reading room in the Rad Cam and lower reading room in the Gladstone Link are inaccessible. Toilets Accessible toilet located in the Upper Gladstone Link. Standard toilets in Rad Cam and Gladstone Link. Other
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Bodleian Library – Weston Library
Library Bodleian Library – Weston Library Disability contact Richard Ovenden Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277150 Parking No on-site parking, nearest parking is on Broad Street or Parks Road. Doors After ramped access to the main entrance, there are manual doors and then powered doors. Noise None Hearing Support System Fixed hearing loops at all enquiry/issue/security desks - portable loops available if needed. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Standard magnifying glasses and LED light sheets. Step free access Yes Main entrance has external ramped access. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Two ergonomic chairs. Height-adjustable desks Yes (3 electronic) Three electronic, height-adjustable desks. Inaccessible material None mentioned - assumed staff would help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. Toilets Three accessible toilets on different floors of the building, gendered women's toilets on floor one, and men's on ground floor. Other
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Bodleian Music Faculty Library
Library Bodleian Music Faculty Library Disability contact Tom Dale Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 286264 Parking Parking spaces in the faculty car park on Floyd’s Row - accessible spaces available. Parking should be reserved in advance. Doors Doors are manual, wheelchair users may need assistance as the opening one door (the doors are in pairs) may be too narrow. Noise High Ticking clocks in ground floor and first floor reading rooms. Music from practice rooms Hearing Support System Reception desk and library information desk have fixed hearing loops. Visual aids None Step free access Yes Main entrance has step-free access. All floors of the library are accessible by lift. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair (RH Logic 400) Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic) One height-adjustable desk - electronic. Inaccessible material An area of the first floor which contains administrative and staff offices is not accessible for those who require level access. Toilets Accessible toilet on the ground floor. Standard toilets on the ground and first floor. Other An area of the first floor, which contains administrative and staff offices is not accessible for those who require level access.
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Leopold Muller Memorial Library
Library Leopold Muller Memorial Library (In Clarendon Building) Disability contact Lidio Ferrando Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 278202 Parking One disabled parking space on Pusey Lane at foot of building steps. Doors Ramped access at the side of the building which gives access to the basement, and a lift can be used to move to the ground floor but this lift may not be suitable for some wheelchair users. Suggested that students should arrange in advance. Noise None Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop available. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Five coloured acetate sheets, one magnifier and one daylight lamp. Step free access Partial Main library entrance has five steps into the building. Side- entrance has ramped access. There is a lift between floors but it may not be suitable for some wheelchair users. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 unknown) One height-adjustable desk. Inaccessible material LAG states staff will help access inaccessible material on request. Toilets None in library. One accessible toilet on first floor of building with lift access. Other
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Bodleian Social Science Library
Library Bodleian Social Science library Disability contact Craig Finlay Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 271071 Parking One disabled space adjacent to alternative entrance. Three additional disabled spaces shared with St Cross Building and Manor Road Building (in which the library is located). Doors There is ramped access to the main concourse (external). Enter then via a revolving door, or accessible door entrance next to it. Doors to the library itself are automatic, powered doors. Noise None Hearing Support System Fixed hearing loop at the main enquiry desk. Visual aids 2 sets of six coloured acetate overlays, Lumie Daylight Desk lamp, Da Vinci Pro CCTV magnifier with OCR functionality Step free access Yes Step-free access to main entrance. Lift to other floors in the building available, though the library is situated only on the ground floor. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) 10 RH Logic ergonomic chairs Height-adjustable desks Yes 7 height-adjustable desks and 6 fixed-height standing desks Inaccessible material None mentioned - assumed staff would help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. Toilets Accessible and standard toilets are situated just within the entrance to the library. Door to the accessible toilet is heavy and the toilet space itself may be too small for some wheelchair users. Other Wheelchair users can access the Manor Road Building café independently via the lift. Some wheelchair users may find the study carrels difficult to access (or be unable to access them).
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English Faculty Library
Library English Faculty Library Disability contact Jen Gallagher Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 271050 Parking Four disabled parking spaces on site (three are shared with Manor Road building). NB: the non-shared space is can be used for access to any part of the shared building this library is in (e.g. for law library, English library, etc.) Doors Powered doors to main entrance. Inside the library, not many doors as primarily open plan. Manual and heavy door to computer room. A manual door must be used to access the lift. Noise High Gate alarm frequently goes off due to proximity sensor (Librarian is reportedly working to get it switched off due to the disruption caused). Book alarm detector is particularly loud. Ticking clock in the computer room. Hearing Support System Induction loop at the enquiry desk. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Acetate sheets, magnifiers (quantities unknown). Step free access Yes Main entrance is not step-free access, but alternative entrance is. From the alternative entrance, a lift can be taken as the library is on the first floor of the building. Use of the lift requires a key which will have to be requested and returned each visit. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair with the electronic adjustable desk. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 manual, 1 electronic) One electronic and one manual height-adjustable desk (on different floors). LAG suggests students should ask on arrival to use these. Inaccessible material LAG states staff can help with gathering books from the floor to ceiling bookcases if needed. Toilets No toilets in the library. The closest toilets (including accessible toilets) are in the Centre for Criminology. Other
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Philosophy and Theology Faculties Library
Library Philosophy and Theology Faculties Library Disability contact Hilla Wait Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276927 Parking No on-site parking. There are two public disabled bays located nearby on St Giles, alongside chargeable bays too. Doors Powered doors. Noise Low Doors are quite loud. White noise and movement noise on the ground floor. Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop at main enquiry desk. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Acetate sheets, magnifiers, daylight lamp (quantities unknown). Step free access Yes Library is located in the Radcliffe Humanities Building – main entrance to library has step-free access. There is a lift to the upper floor of the library. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) Four ergonomic chairs (mainly situated with height-adjustable desks). Height-adjustable desks Yes (3 manual, 1 electronic) Four height-adjustable desks - one electronic, three manual. Inaccessible material Some shelves may be too high for some people with certain disabilities, LAG states staff will be happy to help on request. Toilets Accessible toilets on all floors of the Radcliffe Humanities Building - the nearest to the library are located to the left of the entrance of the library on the ground floor. Gendered standard toilets on the first 4 floors. Other Reception has a lowered desk. Wheelchair users may find the computer area tight to navigate.
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Radcliffe Science Library
Library Radcliffe Science Library Disability contact Isabel McMann Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 272800 Parking Car-parking near the library may be available by prior arrangement. Doors Automatic, sliding doors. For those who are wheelchair users, it is necessary to attract the attention of the staff behind the reception counter who will open the exit gate to allow entrance. Within the library, doors have vision panels, but are manual and may be heavy. Noise None Hearing Support System There are induction loops at enquiry desks. A portable induction loop is available on request at the Entrance Hall Enquiry Desk. The training room has an infra-red hearing loop installed. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) One daylight lamp and one magnifier, coloured acetate sheets. Step free access Yes Main entrance has step free access. Lifts to access other floors - main lift is located adjacent to the main entrance and accesses all reading rooms. A platform lift between levels two and three. Another lift also exists but is awkwardly shaped so inaccessible for most wheelchairs. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 2) Four ergonomic chairs, and one ergonomic keyboard and one ergonomic mouse. Height-adjustable desks Yes (4 unknown) Four height-adjustable desks. Inaccessible material None mentioned - assumed staff would help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. Toilets All floors have standard toilets, and four accessible toilets exist within the library. Other Accessing the buttery area requires a "staff escort through closed office space" - and tables in the area are high bar-style tables (not appropriate for wheelchair users). Four sets of headphones available to borrow.
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Rewley House Continuing Education Library
Library Rewley House Continuing Education Library Disability contact Mark Bedford Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 280368 Parking No on-site parking. Nearest accessible parking on Beamount Street or Wellington Square, nearest standard street parking on St Giles. Doors Main entrance doors are powered. Noise Low The door connecting the reading room and the library slams shut (the librarian has reportedly tried to take steps to ameliorate this by slowing the closing mechanism). Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop available on request. Library desk has a fixed hearing loop. Visual aids Yes (Rank 3) Acetate sheets in assorted colours, magnified tinted overlay, an 'easi-view' magnifier and standard magnifier, a daylight lamp with adjustable tone and brightness. Step free access Yes Main entrance has a ramp. Lift available to access different building floors. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Other arrangement No height-adjustable desks. A fixed cupboard unit with large desk top is used as a standing desk. Inaccessible material None mentioned - assumed staff would help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. Toilets Standard and accessible toilets on ground and lower ground floors. Other Several teaching rooms in this building are inaccessible.
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Sackler Library
Library Sackler Library Disability contact Grace Brown Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 278092 Parking No on-site parking; nearest street parking is on St John Street or Beaumont Street (including accessible spaces). Doors Powered doors to main entrance, library entrance, and lift lobbies on all floors. Noise None Hearing Support System Portable hearing loops at library Issue Desk; fixed hearing loop at Porters’ Lodge. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2): One daylight lamp; one dimmable task lamp; one magnifier; two sets of five coloured acetate sheets. Step free access Yes: Step-free access to main entrance. Lift to access other floors of the building. The doors to the lift lobby are powered on all floors. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Three ergonomic chairs (Ground floor and floor 3) Height-adjustable desks Yes (2 electronic) Three automatic height-adjustable desks (Ground Floor and Floor 3). Inaccessible material None – staff will fetch any material for readers if needed. Toilets Three standard toilet blocks throughout the building; two accessible toilets in the building (Lobby and Floor 2). Other A bookable study carrel is located on Floor 2, with priority given to students with medical/disability needs. A walk-in study carrel is located on Floor 3, with no reservation system or priority access.
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Sainsbury Library
Library Sainsbury Library (Said Business School) Disability contact Maxine Hewitt Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 288 842 Parking Parking garage located off the railway station forecourt - either need a fob or to call reception to access. Students advised to call library in advance to check a parking space is available. Lift to ground floor from parking garage. Doors Either a revolving door, or two side doors that are powered to circumnavigate the revolving doors. Regular visitors will be given a fob. Inside the building is many doors, there is a central route containing all powered doors to the library. Noise High Doors beep on entry and exit when cards are scanned. Main floor of the library is "multi-functional" so can have meetings etc taking place (quiet is "only guaranteed on the upper floor"). Parts of the raised flooring 'thump' when stepped on. Hearing Support System Library also has a portable hearing loop. Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) One magnifier. Step free access Yes Ramped access available at the side of the building. Three lifts in the building to access different floors. Ergonomic equipment Yes Two ergonomic chairs are supplied with the electric height adjustable desks. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic) One electric height-adjustable desk. Inaccessible material Power chair or mobility scooter users will not be able to access the amphitheatre due to the narrow width. Some library material on the top floor is kept on shelving with narrow access. Library staff will help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. Toilets Standard toilets on all floors, three accessible toilets in different areas of the building. Other
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Sherardian Library of Plant Taxonomy
Library Sherardian Library of Plant Taxonomy Disability contact Teresa Pedroso Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 283861 Parking One designated parking space at side door entrance. Must be booked in advance. Doors Doors are manual. Noise None Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop available from reception. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) One daylight lamp, one magnifier, and five coloured acetate sheets. Step free access Yes Library is on first floor of building. There are 11 steps into the building via the front door, one landing after 9. No handrail. 24 steps to first floor. Handrail on right only. Ramp access is at rear of building. Stair lift to ground floor available. Main lift at reception to all floors. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Inaccessible material LAG states staff are happy to fetch inaccessible material on request. Toilets No toilets in the library. Accessible toilet on the ground floor of the building by the lift. Standard toilets are located in both the South and North buildings. In the North building male and female toilets are located in the basement. In the South building Female toilets are located on the Ground Floor and Male toilets in the Basement. Other
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Taylor Institution Library
Library Taylor Institution Library Disability contact Piotr Szkonter Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 278142 Parking No on-site parking. Closest on-street parking is on Beaumont Street or St Giles (accessible spaces available). Doors The main external doors are powered, and doors into the library itself have a power button, which can be used. Noise Low Doors can be loud. Hearing Support System Fixed hearing loop at main enquiry desk. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) One acetate sheet, one magnifier, and one daylight lamp. Step free access Yes The main entrance is located on St Giles with ramped access. Library has an upper floor which has lift access. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Two ergonomic chairs. Height-adjustable desks Yes (2 electronic, 1 manual) Three height-adjustable desks. Two automatic, one manual. Inaccessible material Some areas are inaccessible - including Graduate Reading Room and Main Reading Room. Due to layout, wheelchair users may find it difficult to move around. Some shelves may be too high to be reached - LAG states staff will be happy to help on request. Toilets One accessible toilet outside the library by the alternative entrance. Standard toilets by main entrance. Other Due to the nature of the building in which the library is located, there are several receptions. Each has a lowered section.
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Tylor Library
Library Tylor Library Disability contact Helen Worrell Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274671 Parking Disabled parking can be booked on request. Doors Automatic (after swipe card access). Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access No 7 steps from floor lever to building entrance. Library occupies 3 floors. There are 15 steps from basement to ground level; 19 steps from ground level to 1st floor - handrail on the left side; 16 steps from 1st floor to 2nd floor - hand rail on the left. No lifts and no ramped access. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic) One electronic height-adjustable desk. Inaccessible material LAG states staff are happy to fetch inaccessible material on request. Toilets No accessible toilets in the building - closest disabled toilet is located on the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies (approx 160m away). Standard, all-gender toilet on the ground floor and in the basement. Other
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Vere Harmsworth Library
Library Vere Harmsworth Library Disability contact Bethan Davies Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 282700 Parking The library is located in the Rothermere American Institute, which owns two permit spaces nearest the drive from South Parks Road. Permits should be booked in advance and collected from the building on arrival. Pay and display parking available on Mansfield Road. Doors A revolving door for the main entrance. Inside the library are manual. As of January 2020 a new accessible entry door has been put into the main entrance, with a button for entry. The library door is glass and manual, but now has a buzzer for those wish access issues who may wish for assistance. Noise None Hearing Support System Fixed hearing loop at reception, and portable hearing loop available. Visual aids Yes. One daylight lamp, two magnifiers, one book holder, coloured acetate sheets. Step free access Partial Concrete ramp to the main entrance. Lift available between the mezzanine, ground and lower ground floors without assistance, but lift access to the library areas of the building is coded for security reasons so staff will be needed to help. Lift may not be used after 5pm. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. One foot rest Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 unknown) Two height-adjustable desk. Inaccessible material No library material mentioned - assumed staff would help if any material is inaccessible, in the same way as other libraries are written about in the LAG. Toilets Standard and accessible toilets on ground and first floors. Other Lighting in the library is motion-activated so people may need to move around for the lighting to turn/remain on. Bookable study rooms are available on the Ground Floor, first floors and second floors. Rooms on the first and second floor are priority for users with accessibility needs. RSL services are now housed in the VHL Library as part of the RSL Decant (2020-2021).
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Wellcome Unit – History of Medicine Library
Library Wellcome Unit (History of Medicine Library) Disability contact Rachel Darcy-Brown Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277264 Parking No on-site parking, nearest street parking is on Belgrave road, nearest accessible parking is on Keble Road - approx 500m away. (Note: The Unit Secretary is hoping to apply for a visitor permit for the coming academic year so that library users can park by arrangement - not guaranteed). Doors Front and side doors are both manual and heavy - but access to the library is by appointment only and staff open the doors. Noise Low Main doors are heavy and can 'slam'. Noise from offices above and from traffic is audible. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Library is in basement of building. 7 steps up to main building entrance. 1 step down to side (basement) entrance with steep slope. No permanent step-free access. A temporary ramp can be made available to a side door entrance - students who need this are advised to arrange in-advance, but could potentially be organised on arrival. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks None Inaccessible material LAG states staff are happy to fetch inaccessible material on request. Toilets Nearest accessible toilet is in the Bodleian Japanese Library (approx 200m). Standard gendered toilets in the building. Other
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Balfour Library
Library Balfour Library (Pitt Rivers Museum) Disability contact Mark Dickerson Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 270939 Parking Two on-site parking spaces shared with the Natural History Museum. An additional accessible parking space (Robinson Close) for the south door entrance is available. Doors Large, heavy entrances doors are usually propped open. Glass, manual door to the library (receptionist is visible and can help if required). Noise None Hearing Support System Not in the library. (There is an induction loop facility in the Shop and Information point and in the lecture theatre). Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Magnifiers available from collections staff. Step free access Yes Step-free access available. Lifts inside the building. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One ergonomic chair. Height-adjustable desks None Toilets There are standard, gendered toilets, and an accessible toilet, on the ground floor - library-level. Other
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Bodleian Staff Library
Library Bodleian Staff Library Disability contact Emma Sullivan Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277605 Parking There is a staff car park, permits can be requested on arrival. Doors Manual doors. Noise None Hearing Support System Hearing loop system at main reception area. Visual aids None Mention of them being available from ARACU, which we believe the library shares a space with Step free access Yes No steps to the entrance via the Osney Mead Building. Lift access to all floors. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One adjustable chair. Height-adjustable desks N/A No desks in the library apart from the desk that holds the self- issue machine. Toilets No toilets in the library. Accessible toilets on the first floor (no info given re standard toilets). Other Library is located in a small room and administered by Staff Development who can assist when required.
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Careers Service Library
Library Careers Service Library Disability contact Karan Karasinska Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274646 Parking One bookable accessible parking space outside the front of the building. Book in advance. Nearest on street parking (including Blue Badge parking) is on Norham Gardens and Bevington Road. Doors Two manual doors at the main entrance - one of which is heavy but usually propped open. Doors at alternative entrance are also manual. Doors inside the building are manual (with vision panels). Noise High Potential noise from interview rooms. Hearing Support System Counter loop at reception and infrared hearing support systems at reception in the two seminar rooms located in the basement area. In the process of purchasing a portable system that can be used throughout the building as we have additional workshop spaces not currently covered by the induction loop. Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Coloured paper available for printing - also willing/able to print in large font etc. - NB: this has not been explicitly checked with other libraries. (Should also have coloured acetate sheets and lamps available but the librarian reports that our email has caused them to realise that these are missing - they will reportedly replace them shortly). Step free access No Six stairs at the main entrance - no handrails. Step-free access should be available via an alternative route, which seems cumbersome (involves using a narrow ramp from the car park, going around the building towards the garden via a narrow walkway, contacting reception, using a stair lift, going through a basement and using another stair lift which is described in the LAG as "long and rather slow"). The external disabled access lift has recently been replaced after over a year without one following an incident early last June. Now, the internal disabled access lift has failed inspection and won't be replaced until next spring (meaning two years with no step-free access available). No lift to upper floors of the building at any time (these floors are staff offices). Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Adjustable office chairs (3-way adjustable) Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 unknown) Height-adjustable desk that has been designed for wheelchair users.
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Toilets One accessible toilet in the basement area (so if somebody who needs access to this on the ground floor, using the library for example, they will need to use the "long and rather slow" stair lift - but of course, at current, there is no step-free access into the building). Standard, gendered toilet blocks on the ground floor of the building. Other Low-height reception desk.
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Centre For Hindu Studies Library
Library Centre for Hindu Studies Library Disability contact N/A Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 304300 Parking No on-site parking. Closest on-street parking on St Giles. Doors All doors are manual, with the entrance door to the centre being relatively heavy. Noise Low Respondent wrote "yes" with no clarification. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access No Library is on the first floor of the building and there are two straight flights of approximately ten and five stairs leading the entrance. No ramped access. No lifts. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets No accessible toilets in the centre - the secretary reports the closest one being in 'Costa coffee' (next door). Other Staff are willing to help collect material etc if requested.
Chantry Library Late Response Obtained – Excluded from Statistics. Library Chantry Library Disability contact N/A Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 271520 Parking There is no on-site parking. There is metre parking on Longwall Street. Doors External/internal doors are manual and fairly heavy. Library users will be met at the external door and conducted into the library Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access We have step free access to all areas of the library Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets The library has standard and accessible toilets Other No, there is some shelving above shoulder height, a Kik Step is available, as is assistance
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Computer Science Library
Library Computer Science Library Disability contact Michael Neville Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 273837 Parking There is on-site university parking at the Dept. of Computer Science Wolfson Building. Students would need to book it in advance by contacting the departmental library. Doors Automatic door to the building entrance. Manual door to the library that is kept open 24/7. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) One daylight lamp. Step free access Yes Step-free access to all areas. The Wolfson Building in which the library is located has ramp access and lifts to all floors within the building. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets No toilets in the library itself, but standard and accessible toilets are located in the same corridor. Other Archives of the Programming Research Group are assessed via a step-ladder. Staff are happy to assist during staffed hours.
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Earth Sciences Library
Library Earth Sciences Library Disability contact Elizabeth Crowley Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 272050 Parking One bookable accessible parking space outside the front of the building. Book in advance. Nearest on-street parking is on Museum Road or Mansfield Road. Doors Main entrance has a revolving door, but there is also powered accessible door. Both of these doors are glass, and operated via swipe card. Library is located on the ground floor and has a manual door. Noise Occasionally the sound of rocks being crushed in the basement. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Step-free access throughout the building and entrance. Two lifts available to access all floors. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Accessible toilet on every floor of the building except floor 4 - all accessible toilets are near to the lifts. Standard toilets on all floors except floor 4. Other High shelving - arrangements would need to be made in advance as library is unstaffed most of the time.
Instituto Camoes Library No Response Obtained. Library Instituto Camoes Library Disability contact Ana Teresa Marques dos Santos Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274707 Parking No response Doors No response Noise No response Hearing Support System No response Visual aids No response Step free access No response Ergonomic equipment No response Height-adjustable desks No response Toilets No response Other No response
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Language Centre Library
Library Language Centre Library Disability contact Lucile Deslignères Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 283360 Parking An accessible parking space available for both the Language Centre and IT Services. The accessible space doesn’t need booking, but may be full. The space can be booked by contacting reception. Doors Doors are manual. Noise None Hearing Support System There is a hearing support system available in room 301 on the top floor Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) One magnifier, several coloured papers and acetates, one daylight lamp. Step free access Partial The main entrance is down a set of steps, but the LAG details that a doorbell can be rang and a member of staff will take the person through a level access route - however, the doorbell requires going down (large, wonky) stairs. No lifts in the building, but a battery operated portable stair climber is available for those who require level access to upper floors. This can be attached to most manual wheelchairs. Library is located on the second floor. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) One bookstand. Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Two accessible toilets on the ground floor. One all-gender standard toilet on the ground floor, and one all-gender standard toilet on the first floor. Other Students with mobility difficulties can request that materials are brought to the ground floor if they do not wish to use or are unable to use the stair climber.
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Mason Francaise Library
Library Maison Française Library Disability contact Anna Rosenschild-Paulin Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274224 Parking On-site parking behind the building - no booking required. Doors Manual doors - not heavy or loud. Noise Ventilating system is noisy. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Six straight steps to the entrance - temporary ramps available for ramped access. Other areas of the library are step-free. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Standard and accessible toilets in the library. Other Librarians are happy to help collect material from high shelves etc if requested.
Materials Library
Library Materials Library Disability contact Grace Sewell Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 273697 Parking Accessible parking available outside of the Hume Rothery Bld, next to the disabled lift. Advanced booking is advised. Doors Manual doors with slow closers. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Step-free access to building via a lift. The library is on one level, located on the first floor. Lift available throughout the building. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Accessible toilet on the ground floor. (No information regarding standard toilets provided). Other Floor to ceiling shelving, staff can help to collect materials.
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Mathematical Institute Library
Library Mathematical Institute Library Disability contact C. M. Hunt Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 273559 Parking Two accessible parking spaces located adjacent to the far entrance to the Andrew Wiles buildings - the department recommends contacting in advance to check availability. Doors One main entrance has a sliding glass door, the other has an automatic door. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Two main entrances, both step-free access. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Basement floor of the building has standard gendered toilets. There are standard all-gender toilets on the ground, first, second, third, and both floors. There are accessible toilets on all floors. Other High shelves - students are advised to contact the librarian if they need assistance. No desks/chairs in library - not a space used to study. Library does not permit undergraduates.
Middle East Centre Library
Library Middle East Centre Library Disability contact Maria Luisa Langella Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 284764 Parking Two accessible parking bays on site (check re standard parking) Doors Manual doors Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Step-free access. Lifts/ramps available to access other floors Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) 22 ergonomic chairs Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Standard and accessible toilets in the library. Other
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Museum of the History of Science Library
Library Museum of the History of Science Disability contact Tony Simcock Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 277278 Parking No on-site parking. Nearest on-street parking (including blue badge parking) is on Broad Street. Doors Two manual doors at the main entrance - one of which is usually propped open. A single, manual door at the side, level access entrance. Noise Two doors close by to the library can 'slam' and the disabled lift makes a noise, but hearing this within the library is limited by the fire door. Hearing Support System Fixed hearing loop at the main reception. Portable hearing loop available. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Magnifying glass, stereo magnifier, light box, desk lamp. Step free access Partial Flight of stairs to the main entrance. Alternative, level access entrance requires travelling around the building, through a narrow archway into the courtyard area, then using a platform lift. To use the lift, staff must be alerted either via a buzzer, or via phone call. They will also need informing if this exit is to be used to leave. The lift is quite small, and requires the user to reverse out of a narrow space. Only the basement area and special exhibition space are then accessible to those needing step-free access. The library is in the basement area. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Accessible toilet and standard toilets on the basement level of the building. Other Library open by appointment only. Only one full-time member of staff so generally only sees one student at a time. Some shelving is high, but the general rule is that MHS staff extract material for students and other Library users regardless of disability.
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Oriental Institute Library
Library Oriental Institute Library Disability contact Lidio Ferrando Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 278200 Parking No on-site parking. Nearest on-street parking is on St Giles. Doors Two sets of doors to access the library itself, both manual and not loud or heavy. There are two easy-access automated doors for the building entrance via the back gate; an easy-access automated door and a manual one (usually propped open) leading to the lift on the LG floor. Noise None Hearing Support System Portable hearing loop available. Visual aids Yes (Rank 2) Magnifying glass, a few lamps. Step free access Partial Step-free access to the building (and consequently to the Library) via the back door – the whole route to the building elevator is provided with ramps. Internal lift (too small for most wheelchairs). Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Two different types of ergonomic chairs. Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 electronic) One electronic height-adjustable desk. Toilets No toilets in the library. Accessible toilet on the first floor. Other The library lift is too small for most wheelchairs.
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Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies Library
Library Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Library Disability contact Dinah Manisty Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 618550 Parking The centre has some on-site parking for visitors. Visitors are invited to contact the centre in advance so suitable parking can be arranged. Doors All doors are manual, some are particularly heavy (e.g. steel fire doors). Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Ramped/lift access available to all areas of the library and centre in which the library is situated. Ergonomic equipment Yes (Rank 1) Readers may use adjustable office chairs (unsure of quantity and whether these are out and available without request). Height-adjustable desks None Toilets No toilets in the library. Standard and accessible toilets available in the same corridor as the library, on the ground floor. Other Staff are happy to fetch material from high-shelving etc if requested.
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Oxford Centre for Mission Studies Library
Library Oxford Centre for Mission Studies Library Disability contact Ralph Bates Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 517736 Parking No on-site parking. Nearest on-street parking is on Leckford Road or Canterbury road (2 hour bays). Doors The front doors are kept locked and bolted when not in use. They are only opened for visitors at public events or for disabled readers or for deliveries. The side entrance is for general use. Noise The library is an open space used for community events (e.g. services and lunches). Hearing Support System A loop has been installed for the sound system. Visual aids None Step free access Partial Two ramps are provided at the external front door to provide ramped access to the church nave that houses the library. (advance notice is needed for the ramps to be put in place). Four ramps are provided for internal ramped access to the alter area for special collections and to the photocopier (advanced notice is needed for the ramps to be put in place.) The gallery housing journals and the Faculty Room for back-copies of journals do not have step-free access. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Accessible toilet available (ramped access to it). Other The gallery that houses journals is accessible only by a winding staircase. Any materials requested can be brought down to ground level; the Faculty Room for back copies of journals is not step-free so again any materials can be brought into the nave’s study carrels for consultation.
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Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Library Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Library Disability contact Andy Hudson Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 889139 Parking No on-site parking. On-street parking approximately 90 metres away Doors Manual door at entrance, no other doors. Noise None. (temporary building work at current). Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Step free access to entrance lobby. Lift available to third-floor reading room and resources. The lift cannot access the fourth floor reading room (step access only). Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Standard toilets only. (Librarian unsure where the nearest accessible toilets are). Other Material stored on inaccessible fourth-floor can easily and readily be brought down to accessible third-floor. Librarian claims it is well catalogued so no particular disadvantage in not being able to browse it physically.
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Oxford Internet Institute Library
Library Oxford Internet Institute Library Disability contact Solenn Robert Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 287210 Parking No on-site parking. Nearest parking is on St. Giles. Doors There is an assess button on the front door, and a receptionist permits entry to the building. The door is usually propped open Noise None (though due to space constraints and busy-ness the library does not guarantee a quiet environment). Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Step free access into the building and library, which is on the ground floor. Ramp outside for entry into the building. Lift available to all floors of the building. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets An accessible toilet available on the ground floor of the building. Other Significant space constraints - there are no desks in this library.
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Oxford Learning Institute
Library Oxford Learning Institute Disability contact Yonas Tita Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 286965 Parking There is a space for parking but this is usually reserved for visitors to Littlegate House. If necessary, a parking space can be arranged depending on availability. Doors Intercom system which results in an automatic door opening if entrance is permitted. Noise The books and portfolios are kept on shelves which are in the offices of OLI staff. The shelves are located in the area that is the team base for Professional Development so can be noisy if being used. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Located on the first floor of Littlegate House. Step-free access via a lift from the rear car park. Internal lift to access building floors. Ergonomic equipment None Apparently an ergonomic chair can be provided if students request it prior to visiting. Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Standard toilets and an accessible toilet on the second floor. Other The library contains resources held for course participants (no borrowing permitted). Participants on the DLT and PGCert are requested to make appointments when they wish to visit the library.
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Oxford Union Society Library
Library Oxford Union Society library Disability contact Thomas Corrick Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 241353 Parking No on-site parking. Nearest parking is on St. Michael's street (for a limited stay). Doors All doors are manual and quite heavy. Noise The air conditioning unit and the automatic look door can be noisy. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial There is a step to get into the main Union buildings, including the ground floor of the library. Ramps can be put in place to navigate the step, but they are not a permanent fixture. In order to access the gallery and poetry room on the first floor, a flight of around 30 steps with a right angle turn need to be navigated. No lifts available. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets No toilets in the library. Accessible and standard toilets located on the ground floor. Other Note - this library is not 'technically' part of the University of Oxford. Anything above the ground floor is inaccessible to those requiring step-free access. There is a staff mediated retrieval service whereby books can be collected and given to the user.
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Oxford University Museum of Natural History Library
Library Oxford University Museum of Natural History Library Disability contact Kathleen Diston Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 272982 Parking The museum has one disabled parking bay, but this must be booked well in advance, as it is used for all visitors to the museum, including public visitors. Doors The library is located behind the scenes within the museum, so all visitors are escorted by staff. Doors to the main building of the museum are propped open during opening hours. Therefore all visitors do not encounter any doors that they are required to open. Noise Due to being part of a public museum, there is often noise from corridors etc, including groups of people and slamming doors. Hearing Support System No (other areas of the museum does). Visual aids None Step free access Partial The library reading room is only accessible via a small set of straight stairs. A ramp allows for wheelchair access but needs replacing. As long as readers make an appointment at least one day in advance (as all readers are required to do), material can be accessed in another room in the museum if appropriate. Lift access to all public areas (but not all collections). Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets No toilets in the library, but accessible and standard toilets throughout the museum. Other Grade 1 listed Victorian building. All material consulted by visitors to the library is retrieved by staff.
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Oxfordshire History Centre Library
Library Oxfordshire History Centre Library Disability contact Mark Lawrence Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 398200 Parking Two accessible spaces in the car park. Doors Manual, glass-door - receptionist is visible and can help if required. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids Yes (Rank 1) Magnifiers available on request and portable lamps on each desk. Step free access Yes Step-free access, access to all floors via lifts. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Standard and accessible toilets in the building. Other Staff are on-hand and happy to assist as required.
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Pauling Centre for Human Sciences Library
Library Pauling Centre for Human Sciences Library Disability contact Ros Odling-Smee Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 274702 Parking There is university parking at the front of the building (room for about half a dozen cars) but the Institute does not have a permit for the car park and it depends on the time of day and time of year as to whether there are spaces. There is street parking in Bevington Road almost opposite the Pauling Centre (limited time only). Doors Heavy, wooden door to the main building, followed by an automatic (swipe access) door. Manual door to the library - not loud or heavy. Noise No Hearing Support System None Visual aids None Step free access Yes The library is on the ground floor but accessed down four steps in the main entrance. A stair-lift is available. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets There is a disabled toilet is through a separate door inside the door to the men’s toilets. There is no separate disabled toilet within the women’s toilets so a female would need to use the disabled toilet off the male toilets. Other The library reportedly makes plans for library use for Human Sciences students with disabilities. Students from other disciplines would need to contact the library to make arrangements in advance
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Physiology Library
Library Physiology Library Disability contact Karine Barker Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865272802 Parking There is an accessible parking space available outside the Sherrington building and four available at Le Gros Clark - these spaces can be booked by contacting reception and a permit will be granted to park. Doors Manual doors to the building, two sets of manual doors need to be navigated to get to reception. Entry to the library is through two sets of doors. The first of these in on swipe access and very narrow (ma be too narrow for wheelchair users), the second a pair of double doors with large glass vision panels. Both sets of doors are heavy. Noise None Hearing Support System A portable hearing loop is available from reception and there is a fixed hearing loop fitted on the main reception desk. Visual aids None Step free access Partial Main entrance is via a stairs or a ramp. A lift is available (but a "complicated step arrangement" means that there is no level access to the end sections of the top floor using the main lift). Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets One accesible toilet on the ground floor and one accessible toilet on the second floor. Standard all-gender toilets on the first, second, third, and fourth floors. Standard gendered female toilets on the ground floor and standard gendered male and female toilets on the first floor. Other Library is unstaffed, but the LAG suggests some shelves may be too heigh for wheelchair users to reach, and also suggests the latch on the door is difficult to undo and some readers may need to ask for help.
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Pusey House Library
Library Pusey House Library Disability contact Anna James Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 288024 Parking Pusey House has occasional access to one parking space, which needs to be pre-booked. It is usually more straightforward and closer to the parking outside the front door on St Giles. Doors Manual doors, loud and heavy. Noise Library is next to an organ loft and the organ is sometimes played during opening hours. Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access No No step-free access, and the building has no lifts. A single step to the entrance, then 3 steps further on up to the main ground level. There are then 2 steps up and 2 steps down in the main corridor leading to the library. The library is at the head of a broad curved concrete staircase of 28 steps. There is a step-free side gate providing access up one step into a ground floor room which can be made available, and a ramp to cover steps at the ground-floor level. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets The library’s toilets are in the basement, and there is no lift. Access is provided to accessible toilets at St Cross College, who share the Pusey House building. Other Note - this library is not 'technically' part of the University of Oxford. Staff are always happy to collect requested material from the open shelf lower stacks, which can only be accessed via a narrow metal spiral staircase.
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Research Laboratory for Archaeology
Library Research Laboratory for Archaeology Disability contact Diane Baker Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 285227 Parking On-site bookable spaces, including a disabled space. Doors Manual doors. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes Step-free access throughout - lifts to other floors. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks Yes (1 standing desk) One standing desk Toilets Accessible toilets (and presumably standard) on the library level. Other
Ruskin School of Art Library
Library Ruskin School of Art Library Disability contact Laura Unwin Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 276946 Parking No on-site parking. Doors Manual doors. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Step-free access via exam schools. Lift access to ground floor and basement (library has four floors - basement to top floor). Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Accessible and standard toilets on basement floor. Other
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Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre
Library Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre Library Disability contact Richard Ramage Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 284728 Parking On-site parking available in St Antony’s College car park. Students would be encouraged to contact the librarian, and will arrange it with the College Lodge. Doors Manual doors, not loud or heavy. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Partial Four steps to the main entrance. The reading room is only accessible via these steps. Ramped entry via the Garden Door, which gives access to the RESC Library stack and the Khodorkovsky Seminar Room (KSR). When not in use for teaching or meetings, the KSR could be used for study by readers unable to manage stairs. This could be arranged by booking ahead. No internal lifts. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets One accessible toilet and one standard toilet by the garden door. Other If readers with mobility issues needed materials from the reading room, arrangements would be made to bring them to the KSR.
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Sir William Dunn of Pathology Library
Library Sir William Dunn of Pathology Library Disability contact Unknown Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 275594 Parking One accessible space available for blue badge holders if booked in advance. Additional blue badge holders can reportedly be accommodated if this space is being used. Nearest on-street parking is at Mansfield Road (2 hour bays) and accessible parking on Jowett Walk and Parks Road. Doors Manual doors, slightly heavy. Noise None Hearing Support System None at current - library is reportedly in the process of buying a portable hearing loop. Visual aids None Step free access Yes Step-free access. Ramps and lifts available to the first floor, where the library is situated. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets Closest standard and accessible toilets are on the same floor, 50m away. Other Staff will organise help regarding collecting materials for students unable to access high shelving etc.
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Statistics Library
Library Statistics Library Disability contact Jan Boylan Email address [email protected] Phone Number 01865 272870 Parking One accessible space available on-site but needs to be booked with reception. On-street parking available in Blackhall Road at back entrance of building. Doors Automatic door to the library. Noise None Hearing Support System No Visual aids None Step free access Yes The library has only one room and has step-free access. Ergonomic equipment None Height-adjustable desks None Toilets One accessible toilet on the ground floor of the building, near the library. (No info given regarding standard toilets). Other
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