Description of the facility

The library is well accessible. The library is located on the 1st floor of the Mercator shopping center. At the entrance to the building, there are automatic glass sliding doors without clear signage indicating the library. From the entrance vestibule on the ground floor, the library is accessible via stairs or an elevator.
At the entrance to the library itself, there are sliding doors. There is sufficient maneuvering space for wheelchair users in the library. The library space is adequately lit. Within the library, there is a hall with movable seating equipped with a hearing loop.

Adaptations:

Mobility impaired:

  • an accessible parking space is located near the entrance,
  • the main entrance to the building is accessible,
  • the entrances to the building and library have automatic sliding doors,
  • the self-return book machine in the 1st-floor foyer is at an appropriate height,
  • the reception counter is height-adjusted,
  • stairs are properly bridged indoors,
  • there is an appropriately sized elevator in the building,
  • there is an accessible restroom in the building, though it does not meet standard size requirements,
  • the arrangement of bookshelves allows access with a wheelchair.

Blind and visually impaired:

  • the reception counter is located immediately near the entrance,
  • there are no sudden transitions from light to dark areas in the building,
  • accessible materials (audiobooks, large print books) and equipment (reading player, magnifying glass) are available in the library.

Deaf and hard of hearing:

  • the reception counter is properly lit and allows lip reading and reading facial expressions,
  • the glazing of the reception counter is not reflective or shiny,
  • the hall is equipped with a hearing loop.

Deficiencies:

Blind and visually impaired:

  • the glass entrance doors are not contrast-marked,
  • the reception counter window is not contrast-marked,
  • elevator buttons are not embossed,
  • stair edges are not contrast-marked,
  • the accessible restroom does not meet the required standard size,
  • movement through the library is obstructed by protruding level obstacles (computer counter, bookshelves, corner seats, etc.).

Deaf and hard of hearing:

  • the reception counter is not equipped with a hearing loop.