Description of the facility

The Prežihov Voranc Library is partially accessible.
There are no designated accessible parking spaces nearby.
A bus stop is located in close proximity.
The building entrance is free of height barriers but paved with granite cubes.
The reception desk is directly ahead from the entrance but at some distance. It is height-adjusted and equipped with a hearing loop.
All library spaces are on the ground floor. Maneuvering space between shelves is generally sufficient, although some narrow areas exist.
The IRIS Center collaborates with the library for group visits for blind and visually impaired users.
There are no adapted sanitary facilities in the building.

Adaptations

Mobility impaired:

  • Main entrance has automatic (sliding) doors,
  • Reception desk is height-adjusted for wheelchair users,
  • Enough maneuvering space inside for wheelchair users,
  • Bookshelf layout allows access with a wheelchair.

Blind and visually impaired:

  • Reception desk is near the entrance,
  • No sudden transitions from light to dark areas,
  • Signs and labels are contrastive and readable.

Deaf and hard of hearing:

  • Reception desk is equipped with a hearing loop,
  • Reception desk is positioned so that there are no windows behind it.

Deficiencies

Mobility impaired:

  • No designated accessible parking,
  • No adapted sanitary facilities,
  • Book return machines and self-service computers are positioned relatively high.

Blind and visually impaired:

  • Glass doors are labeled but not sufficiently contrastive,
  • A high shelf with a computer for searching books presents a height barrier.

Deaf and hard of hearing:

  • No major deficiencies noted for deaf and hard of hearing users.