At the time of its writing, 2002, the 'Libraries and Learning Resource Centres, by Brian Edwards and Biddy Fisher contained the
latest information about common depths and loads for various types of storage (pages, 99 - 110); at that time there was nothing
specific for meeting DDA or subsequently, SENDA needs.
However, it is recognised that high and low storage will cause problems for those with decreased mobility (pages 57 - 62). If it
is impossible to design open access shelving within those limits an alternative service has to be provided, ie a locating/fetching
service as probably operates for most of our closed access systems.
It may have been overtaken and I have a recollection that SCONUL issued some guidelines after the publication of the book. See
also supermarkets and stores for application of any buillding/design/architectural guidelines and regulations.
Biddy Fisher
Head of Learning & Research Support
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
S1 1WB
0114 225 2104
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From: Chartered Library and Information Professionals on behalf of Lynn Easton
Sent: Wed 16/02/2005 12:24
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Subject: Re: Disability Act
If you find anything could you let me know as I have been researching
that this morning too.
CILIP has a paper on library and information services for disabled
people and
Disability Rights Commission has a paper on libraries the disability
discrimination act part 4
but neither have concrete measurements
Lynn
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Good Morning All,
Does anybody have any idea where I could locate either rules and
regulations
or the most current guidance about the location and spacing of shelving
in
libraries to conform to the requirements of the Disability Act?
Thanks in advance.
Ian Evans
The College of St Mark & St John,
Derriford Road,
Plymouth, Devon,
PL6 8BH
01752 636700 extension 3118
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