Parking
There are three parking bays on the west side of the building,
in Ossulston Street. They are metered 8.30-18.30. These
are much in demand and not designated for sole Library use.
Midland Road is now a southbound-only clearway with no parking bays.
Access to the Piazza is through the 'Portico' entrance on Euston
Road.
Staff at the Information Desk in the Entrance Hall can arrange
a taxi if required.
Routes on to the Library site
Signs showing a wheelchair symbol guide you to the left for the
Conference Centre and to the right for the entrance to the main
building.
There are several levels and steps when walking directly from the
Portico to the entrance of the main building. The surface is Portland
stone and terracotta, and it can be slippery in wet conditions.
Occasionally it may be closed in the winter.
Entering the main building
There are four wide shallow steps from the ground level to the
doors. Wheelchair users can use the ramp to the right. The centre
doors of the main entrance open automatically. The non-automatic
doors are heavy so assistance may be needed by those using a wheelchair
or with an assistance dog. Security staff will be happy to assist.
The Information Desk is opposite and slightly to the right of the
entrance doors. To the right of the Information Desk there is a
ramp to the lower ground floor for the cloakroom and locker room,
the public telephones and the lifts serving all floors.
On the right-hand side towards the rear is a lift that will accommodate
a standard-size wheelchair and gives access to the lower ground
and upper ground floors only.
Entering the Conference Centre
For those attending conferences, meetings or public events, access
is from the Piazza and then up a ramp to the left. Assistance may
be needed for those using a wheelchair or with an assistance dog.
Please check in at the Reception Desk on arrival. There is a lift
within the reception area that will accommodate a standard-size
wheelchair and gives access to the foyer, auditorium and meeting
rooms on the first floor of the Conference Centre.
Induction loops are installed in the Auditorium. Seats on the front
row or by the central aisle can be reserved for patrons with disabilities,
subject to availability.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs for use by visitors, can be booked in advance of your
visit by contacting Visitor Services:
Please note that assistance cannot be provided to use these wheelchairs.
Toilets
There are toilets on all floors of the Library, including adapted
toilets for those with disabilities.
Lifts, stairs and escalators
All lifts have vocal announcements and controls at a convenient
height for wheelchair users.
Hearing impaired visitors
A Textphone is available at the Information Desk for public use.
The number is +44 (0)20 7387 0634. All public telephones are fitted
with inductive couplers. Induction loops are fitted at all information,
enquiry and sales desks. Induction loops are installed in many areas
of the Conference Centre, including the Auditorium.
Animals
Assistance dogs are welcome in the building with their owners.
Emergency procedures
Should it be necessary to evacuate the building a continuous alarm
will sound. Security staff will then assist visitors to leave the
galleries and all other public spaces.
Further information
If you have further needs or require more information, please contact
Visitor Services:
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