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Engineering Library, Washington Road

Fine Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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  • The main entrance to this library is located on floor A of Fine Hall.
    Step-free access to this area is via the elevator in Fine Hall and also via the elevators in Jadwin Hall and McDonnell Hall.
    It can also be accessed internally from floor A of the Lewis Library.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and an elevator.

Entrance (Main Entrance from Fine Hall)

  • This entrance is located on level A of Fine Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to level L of the Engineering and Science Library.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 7in (110cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 8in (113cm).
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 4ft 12in (152cm).
  • The doors have a medium color contrast.
  • There are security barriers beyond the doors.
    They are set 2ft 11in (91cm) apart.

Entrance (From Lewis Library to Engineering Library)

  • This entrance is located to the north of level A of the Lewis Library.
  • This entrance gives access to level L of the Engineering Library.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 4in (162cm).
  • The doors have a low color contrast.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The reception is located on level L, straight ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
  • The height of the reception desk is 3ft 5in (103cm).
  • The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 8in (81cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • There are chairs with armrests, bench seats and coffee tables in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.

Library

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There are fixed chairs with and without armrests, fixed chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches, booths, bench seats, stools, high stools, coffee tables, tables, long tables, pods and reading/study desks in this area.
  • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, e-book, e-journal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, document holders, handheld magnifiers, CCTV/video magnifiers, headsets and audio recorders.
  • The library has 2 floors.

Elevator (PE3)

  • The elevator is located to the left as you enter the library via the main entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are L and B within the library.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a high color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a low color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 4ft 3in x 4ft 6in (130cm x 136cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are low within the elevator.
  • In order to use this elevator, an authorized member of staff must be informed in advance - it can only be operated by scanning a suitable staff card on the key card reader next to the internal and external controls.

Stairway (7)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are L and B within the library.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Handrails extend horizontally on the landing and at the top of the stairway.