Images
Images
Enquiry desk
Refurbished original shelving
The internal ramp
Issue desk
A closer look at the interior
General view of the interior
Description
Description
The refurbished lending library in the original 1906 Grade I listed part of the building reopened in April 2004. It has full disabled access including a completely new layout with fully flexible low-level shelving, accessible counters and an improved lighting system. The Peoples Network provision in the building was enhanced by an extra eight terminals in the lending area.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Central/Main library/LRC
Size
3500 m2
Floors
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Architect
HBS
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Audiovisual/Multimedia areas
External features
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Internal features
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Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access within building, Assistive technology, Furniture height
Interior designer
Internal
Furniture suppliers
Point Eight
Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
Internet access, Number of public computer terminals: 8
Seats/study places
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Stock
83,400