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City of Perth

City of Perth Library


Summary
  • The City of Perth's public library, located on the lower ground floor of the Law Chambers
  • The library has an accessible toilet located on the mezzanine level of the Law Chambers building, key available from library staff
  • The closest accessible parking is on Pier Street
Location 
573 Hay Street, Perth, (Lower ground floor, Law Chambers Building)
Opening Hours
  • Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm
  • Saturday 9.00am to 12.00 noon
Telephone
  • 08 9461 3581
Web
Closest accessible parking
Pier Street Car Park, Perth
External access and entrance
  • The library is located on the lower ground level of the Law Chambers building.
  • Wide level entry through automatic sliding doors and via a wide corridor to the lift lobby.
  • The lift and library entrances are clearly identified.
  • The door into the library is held open and then entry and exit is via low swing gates, light to open, 1.1 metres wide.
Automatic sliding entrance door, off Hay Street Entrance door and low gate
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Internal area
  • The library is located opposite the lifts, on the lower ground level.
  • There are a variety of information brochures on dispplay in the lift foyer.
  • Floor is carpeted throughout.
  • Variety of seating styles throughout the library, including chairs with armrests.
  • Book shelf aisles are very wide, up to 2.3 metres. Books are on display from sitting to standing height.
  • The return slot located in the library entrance is 1 metre high over a 20cm deep parcel shelf.
  • The customer service desk for memberships and information is at sitting height.
  • The loans desk is at standing height, 95cm, with a lower parcel shelf.
  • Three of the library catalogue desks and public access computers are at sitting height with swivel office chairs.
  • The Internet for Seniors are at desks 72cm high with 70cm knee clearance. Chairs do not have armrests.
     
Book return slot in entrance Customer service desk Loans desk Library catalogue Wide aisles Seating
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Signage, customer displays and customer information
  • Signage to and throughout the library is in a clear print in good colour contrast.
Equipment for people with disabilities
  • Magnifying sheets
  • Trolleys
  • Audio books on cassette and  CD plus MP3 Cds and Playaways which provide audio books in a digital format
  • Large amount of large print books
  • City of Perth resident home delivery service
  • Height adjustable desk
  • Two computers as part of the 'Broadband for Seniors' programme
  • CCTV
Trolleys Internet for Seniors CCTV Height adjustable desk
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Toilet: City of Perth Library unisex accessible toilet

  • Gender: Unisex
  • Availability: The toilet is key locked, the key is available from the library staff.
  • Customer use only: Yes
  • Description: The toilet is located on the mezzanine level, down a corridor when turning right out of the lift.
  • Signage: There is a sign with the access symbol on the wall of the corridor leading to the toilet.
  • External access: The first corridor, next to the lift, is 1.7 metres wide and there are two doors along this corridor 80cm wide. Doors are light to open and close slowly, lever handle.
  • Toilet door: Door is 80cm wide with a knob handle and a small lock. The door is light to open and slow to close.
  • Pan height: 46cm
  • Handrails: Yes
  • Basin height: 80cm
  • Lighting: Switch at sitting height.
  • Baby change table: Yes
  • Baby change table description: Wall mounted, fold down.
Signage in corridor Toilet pan Basin Baby change table Toilet diagram
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Lifts

City of Perth Library lift

  • Law Chambers building lift provides access to the library on the lower ground floor and the accessible toilet on the mezzanine level.
  • Assistance or independently operable: Independently operable.
  • External controls: Controls are 1.1 metres high. Controls have good colour contrast and illuminate when pressed.
  • Door type: Single entry lift with a 1 metre wide door.
  • Door width: 100cm
  • Platform size: Car width is 1.6 metres and length is 1.5 metres.
  • Internal controls: Controls are 1 metre high. Controls have good colour contrast and illuminate when pressed.
  • Indicators of floor level: External tone in the lift foyer.
Lift door
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Rooms

Local Studies Library
  • Located within the library through a door 76cm wide, held open.
  • The floor is carpeted.
  • Tables are 72cm high with 70cm knee clearance.
  • Staff assistance is available if required.
  • Information is stored in a compactus or bookshelves.
  • There is enough space in the library for wheelchair or walking aid users to move around.
Entry door Inside local studies library
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Lounge
  • Located through a 77cm wide door held open.
  • Spacious internally, the floor is carpeted.
  • Tub chairs.
  • Desks and chairs without armrests.
  • Customers are able to take their lunch to this room, refreshments are available for purchase from a drinks machine.
Seating in the lounge Drinks machines
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Young Adults
  • Located within the library.
  • Spacious area.
  • Variety of seating.
Young adults area
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Children's library
  • Located within the library.
  • Tables and chairs provided to suit small children.
Spacious children's area
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Information collected by: City of Perth

Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information however no guarantee is given that the facility is fully accessible. Please advise the You're Welcome WA coordinator at the Disability Services Commission of any access changes since publication.