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Lewis Library

Washington Road, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The nearest parking lot is located off Scholar Way.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Lewis Library is a large rectangular building with 6 levels.
  • There are 3 elevators and 3 stairways within the building.
  • The floor names are signed as A, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, with Level 5 being a staff-only area.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes.
  • Lewis Library has 3 entrances, all of which provide step-free level access.
  • The east entrance provides step-free level access to level 1 via 2 sets of automatic doors (accessible entrance).
    From here, there is step-free level access to all circulation areas on all floors of the building, via elevator.
  • The north entrance on Ivy Lane and the south entrance opposite Fine Hall Tower both have step-free level access via 2 sets of automatic doors.

Getting Around

  • There is level access throughout the building, via elevator.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of carpet, vinyl and stone tiles, with the vinyl and stone tiles having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas throughout the building with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided throughout the building and in elevators.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on all levels.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located on level A.

Parking (Scholar Way - Special Permit and Blue Badge Only)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the west of Princeton Stadium - Powers Field, off Scholar Way.
    • The nearest building to this parking lot is Jadwin Hall.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There are 5 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 3in x 18ft 9in (251cm x 572cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 1in (155cm).
    • The dimensions of the designated accessible parking spaces vary in size.
    • The nearest designated space is 83yd 4in (76m) from the Lewis Library east entrance.
    • There is step-free access via slope from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and permit holders.
    • Parking is free of charge.
  • Public Parking View
    • There are 2 accessible parking spaces in the small parking lot.
      There are then a further 3 accessible parking spaces approximately 32yd 8in (30m) further up Scholar Way.

Entrance (East Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the east of the building, opposite The Hedgehog and the Fox sculpture.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 1 foyer.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The doors have a low color contrast.
  • There is a second set of automatic doors, with one door unlocked.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (76cm).
  • The second doors have a low color contrast.

Entrance (Library - Within Foyer)

  • This entrance is located in the center of the building, off the main foyer.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the library.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The doors have a low color contrast.
  • There are security barriers beyond the doors, with an opening width of 3ft4in (106cm).

Counter (Information Desk)

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The lowered section of the counter is at a height of 2ft 6in (76cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • The counter is located on level 1, diagonally to the left as you enter the library through the library entrance in the lobby.

Library

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There are chairs with and without armrests, armchairs, booths, bench seats, stools, high stools, coffee tables, tables, high 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.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
  • 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.

Elevator (PE2 and PE3)

  • The elevator is located to the south of the building, straight ahead as you enter the Science Library on level 1.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are A, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 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 low color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8in x 5ft 3in (204cm x 160cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels are low within the elevator.
  • There are other elevators available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairway (Stair 2)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are A, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • Level 5 is for staff only.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level A - Library Maker Space - Gender Neutral - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 18yd 1ft (17m) from the elevators PE2 and PE3.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 6ft 11in x 6ft 5in (210cm x 196cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 11in x 4ft 1in (210cm x 124cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 7in (80cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 7in (48cm) from the floor.
    • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 9in (54cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (85cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 3in (100cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 5in (104cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary trash can.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 5ft 9in (174cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.