Metlika People's Library

Object description

The library is not accessible to people with mobility impairments. Access to the building is possible via external stairs from the car park or the steep roadway. There are two stairs at the entrance to the building. The library spaces are on the 2

nd

floor and are only accessible via interior stairs. The building does not have a lift. The library counter is located in the immediate vicinity of the library entrance. Audiobooks and books for people with dyslexia are available. The library provides book delivery.

Adaptations

1. People with mobility impairments:
2. There are no adaptations for people with mobility impairments.
3. People with visual impairments:
4. The entrance to the building is easily recognizable,
5. The signage and lettering in the building are placed at suitable heights, have contrasting visual markings and are readable,
6. The library has audiobooks.
7. People with hearing impairments:
8. There are no major adaptations for people with hearing impairments.

Deficiencies

1. People with mobility impairments:
2. There are no accessible parking spots,
3. The building main entrance is not accessible
4. (due to stairs),
5. The changes of level at the entrance and inside the building are not adequately addressed,
6. There is not sufficient room to manoeuvre indoors,
7. The building does not have a lift,
8. The building has sanitary facilities, but they are not accessible.
9. People with visual impairments:
10. The signboard at the main entrance is unsuitable,
11. The window of the library counter does not have contrasting visual markings,
12. There are abrupt transitions from light to dark spaces in the building,
13. The edges of stairs do not have contrasting visual markings,
14. The edges of the changes of level do not have contrasting visual markings.
15. People with hearing impairments:
16. The reception desk is not equipped with an induction loop (not an obligatory condition),
17. The library counter is positioned with windows behind it.