Step-free access to the Philosophy Library
Please use the main entrance to the Raised Faculty Building, and take the lift to the third floor. Go through the doors in front of you and turn left into the corridor. Follow the corridor until you reach the next stairwell. Cross the landing to reach the Faculty of Philosophy and go through to the 'Old library'. A lift is available there down to the library on the second floor. The library entrance will be immediately in front of you. Please press the call button for entry.
Please see the accessibility guide for the Raised Faculty Building produced by AccessAble for further details.
Accessible toilets
An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor, by the main entrance to the Raised Faculty Building. Another is available on the third floor. On exiting the lift, turn right and continue to the end of the corridor. Go through the door in front of you, cross the landing and go through the door on the left. The toilet will be in front of you.
Gender-neutral toilet
There is one gender-neutral toilet in the Graduate Centre on the second floor above the Library. On exiting the Library, turn left and take the stairs to the second floor. Go through the door to the Old Library and turn left into the Graduate Centre. The toilet can be found at the back of the room.
Height-adjustable furniture
Height adjustable desks are located in the computing area and at the back of the main reading room. We also have chairs with adjustable height, back rests and seat tilt dispersed throughout the library.
Here to help
Staff are always happy to help you find and access what you need, including fetching books, etc. Please ask us or get in touch with the details ahead of your visit. We also welcome your feedback and suggestions for enhancing the accessibility of your library space, services and collections.
The Libraries Accessibility Service
Based at the University Library, the Libraries Accessibility Service works to ensure library users have equal access to the services and resources they need, regardless of their accessibility needs. For information and advice about accessible library services, including details of how to obtain readings in alternative formats, see their Cambridge Libraries Accessibility and Disability Guide or contact us and we'll be very happy to help.