Preview Access Guide
Drill Hall Library
The University of Kent
North Road
Chatham Maritime
Kent
ME4 4AG
Tel: 01634 883278
Fax: 01634 883567
Web: http://www.kent.ac.uk
Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the library and teaching rooms.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Medway.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chatham.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5m (11ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
For more details of parking, please see the University website parking pages.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 220cm (7ft 2in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Teaching Area Entrances)
This information is for the entrance located either side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The details here are for the entrance on the left hand side of the building from the main entrance.
There is an identical entrance on the right hand side of the building.
Reception (Security Reception)
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
There are security barriers, 50cm wide, next to this reception, leading into the library.
There is also a gate, 98 cm wide, available to access the library.
Reception (Issue Desk)
The reception desk is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
The Issue Desk is located opposite the main entrance.
It also acts as the IT Helpdesk for the library.
Photograph 2 shows some of the self-service Issue machines available next to the Issue Desk.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-M.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
There are identical stairs leading up to the mezzanine on the left hand side of the library from the main entrance as you enter.
There are also similar steps in the teaching areas on both side of the building.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the main entrance.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-M.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 2.33m (3ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
The clear door width is 89cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
A swipe card is required to use this lift, available from the Security Reception.
There is an identical lift further down to the left of the library from the main entrance as you enter.
This give access to a separate mezzanine level.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the standard toilets, at the rear of the library, to the left of the main entrance.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
There are separate male and female adapted toilets.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 119cm x 188cm (3ft 10in x 6ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The details here are for the male adapted toilet.
There is an identical toilet in the female toilet area, except the transfer space is on the right.
There are also adapted toilets located on both floors in both teaching areas.
The toilets in the area to the right have the transfer space on the right.
In the teaching area on the left, to transfer space is on the left.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the left as you face the Issue Desk.
The female toilets are 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left as you face the Issue Desk.
The male toilets are 74m (81yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also standard unisex toilets on both floors in both teaching room areas.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard is available for computer users.
A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is available for computer users.
Other computer auxiliary aids include scanners.
Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes document magnifier.
Photograph 2 shows one of the 2 height adjustable desks within the main part of the library.
There are also height adjustable desks located in the training room next to the Issue Desk.
Read and Write Gold is available on all terminals within the library.
Jaws is also available on the 2 terminals within the library with large screens and height adjustable desks.
No Level Access (Mezzanine)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the rear of the mezzanine frorn the lift.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 128cm (4ft 2in).
This ramp gives access to the teaching rooms on the 1st floor from the lift.
The same swipe card required to use the lift is required here to access the teaching rooms, via a heavy door, 90 cm wide, which opens away from you.
The details here are for the ramp on the mezzanine level by the main entrance.
There is an identical ramp leading from the mezzanine level to the left of the main entrance.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
The photograph shows the document magnifier available in the library.
