THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH George Square Library

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH George Square Library Bookable Rooms Access Guide George Square Library University Of Edinburgh George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LJ ngs/main-university-library

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3 Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan. Note: Although a building may have suitable access, it is important that confirmation is sought that there are emergency evacuation procedures in place. Therefore, it will be necessary to contact your personal tutor/line manager or your host to enable the preparation of a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). This will ensure that facilities and procedures are in place in the event of an emergency or that alternative locations are used.

4 Wheelchair access is possible and wheelchairs can be accommodated within the teaching areas. The University Registry Office should have been informed of students attending classes within this building who may have disabilities, whether it be mobility, visual or hearing. If this is the case, Edinburgh University will have made suitable adjustments where reasonably practicable. An accessible toilet is located on the First Floor, standard design male and female toilets are available on the Ground Floor.

5 BOOKABLE ROOMS accessibility. George Square Library Meeting Room The training room is located on the First Floor close to the reception There are Male, Female and accessible toilets within the bookable rooms department There are portable Induction loops and infrared receivers available for this training room Door leading to meeting room 1.07 image. Seating layout in room 1.07 image. Access to the meeting room is via two doors from the main hallway breakout room from the main hallway Doors to breakout/ meeting room have viewing panels and door handles at wheelchair accessible height Seating within the meeting room is not fixed and can be reconfigured

6 A teaching desk is located to the front of the meeting room A microphone and wireless microphone is available at the teaching desk There is good manoeuvring space at the teaching desk area Lighting is variable with controls on the teaching desk Teaching desk in room 1.07 image. There are blinds within the theatre to control glare Additional tables to the rear of room 1.07 image.. There are collapsible desks located to the rear of the meeting room All desks within the meeting room have good circulation space and will permit a wheelchair underneath (710mm) There are power outlets to the teaching desk area and under seats Wheelchair accessibility recommendation Yes

7 Training Room The training room is located on the First Floor close to the reception There are Male, Female and accessible toilets within the bookable rooms department There are portable Induction loops and infrared receivers available for this training room All desks within the training room have good circulation space and will permit a wheelchair underneath (710mm) Desk layout in room 1.08 image. Teaching desk in room 1.08 image. There are blinds within the theatre to control glare A teaching desk is available to the front of the teaching room Lighting is variable with controls on the teaching desk There are power outlets to the teaching desk area and under desks Wheelchair accessibility recommendation Yes

8 Meeting Room The training room is located on the First Floor close to the reception There are Male, Female and accessible toilets within the bookable rooms department There are portable Induction loops and infrared receivers available for this meeting room Desks within the meeting room are in a U shape configuration with good circulation space. Desks will permit a wheelchair underneath (710mm) Teaching desk in room 1.09 image. Doors to the meeting room have viewing panels and door handles at wheelchair accessible height There are blinds within the theatre to control glare Lighting is not variable Desk layout in room 1.09 image. There are limited power outlets to the teaching desk Wheelchair accessibility recommendation Yes

9 Training Room The training room is located on the First Floor close to the reception There are Male, Female and accessible toilets within the bookable rooms department There are portable Induction loops and infrared receivers available for this room All desks within the training room have good circulation space and will permit a wheelchair underneath (710mm) Teaching desk located to the front of room 1.10 image. Desk layout in room 1.10 image. Low level seating in room 1.10 image. There is a teaching desk located to the front of the room There are limited power outlets to the teaching desk area Doors to the training room have viewing panels and door handles at wheelchair accessible height Additional low level seating is located to the perimeter wall There are blinds within the theatre to control glare Lighting is not variable Wheelchair accessibility recommendation Yes

10 Meeting Room The training room is located on the First Floor close to the reception There are Male, Female and accessible toilets within the bookable rooms department There are portable Induction loops and infrared receivers available for this meeting room Desks within the meeting room are in a U shape configuration with good circulation space. Desks will permit a wheelchair underneath (710mm) Desk layout in room 1.11 image. There is a teaching desk located to the front of the teaching room Power outlets are restricted to the teaching desk area Doors to the meeting room have viewing panels and door handles at wheelchair accessible height There are blinds within the theatre to control glare Lighting is not variable Front of meeting room 1.11 image. Wheelchair accessibility recommendation Yes

11 Training Room The training room is located on the First Floor close to the reception There are Male, Female and accessible toilets within the bookable rooms department Doors to the training room have viewing panels and door handles at wheelchair accessible height Desk layout in room 1.12 image. Front of training room 1.12 image. Desks located to the perimeter window have restricted circulation space Additional low level seating is located in the centre of the teaching room There are blinds within the theatre to control glare

12 All desks within the training room have good circulation space and will permit a wheelchair underneath (710mm) A teaching desk is located to the front of the teaching room Power outlets are restricted to the teaching desk Teaching desk in room 1.12 image. Accessible desk to the perimeter wall image. Lighting is not variable There are additional well-spaced single desks to the perimeter wall which will permit a wheelchair (710mm) There are portable Induction loops and infrared receivers available for this training room

13 Video Conference Room The video conference room is located on the First Floor close to the reception There are Male, Female and accessible toilets within the bookable rooms department There are portable Induction loops and infrared receivers available for this conference room Desks within the conference room are in a curved configuration with good circulation space. Desks will permit a wheelchair underneath (710mm) Desk layout in room 1.15 image. Power outlets are restricted to the teaching desk area Doors to the video conference room have viewing panels and door handles at wheelchair accessible height There are blinds within the theatre to control glare Lighting is not variable Front of room 1.15 image. Wheelchair accessibility recommendation Yes

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