Accessing library sites

There is a car park next to the building with designated accessible parking spaces.
From the car park there is a steep ramp to the rear entrance – caretakers / security staff are available to assist if required.
The lift is just inside the rear entrance. The lift is only available to users with mobility impairments. The Library can be accessed via the second floor.
The entrance is operated by a keypad, please contact the Library Enquiry Desk for the code.
An accessible toilet is situated within Adelphi Library.

There is a car park next to the building with designated accessible parking spaces.
The main entrance is approximately 15 metres from the car park.
The main entrances have automatic doors and there is a lift just inside the Frederick Road entrance to the building. This stops at the 1st floor, and the library entrance is on this floor.
During weekdays until 5pm there is also access to a lift directly off the car park which goes to all floors. Access to this lift must be arranged with the Enquiry Desk.
A speaking lift within the library goes to all library floors.
There are no toilets within the Allerton Library. An accessible toilet is available to the left of the library entrance.

Inner campus parking is available near Peel Building, to the right of Clifford Whitworth as you approach.
There are also designated accessible parking spaces for disabled users in the Northern car park, a few hundred metres away.
There is a ramp and automatic doors at the main entrance.
A lift is available at the back of the Library. Lady Hale Building (Law Collection) can be accessed via taking the lift to the second floor.
An accessible toilet is situated on the first floor off the main landing.

If you are using other HE libraries under the SCONUL Access service, check with the named contact at each institution.

For access to public and special libraries in Manchester, see the Local libraries User Guide.

All libraries include computing facilities. In addition, there are various PC suites on campus.

24-hour PC suites are available in Maxwell Building, Rooms 522 and 524. Lift from right of entrance.
Your school may also have a PC suite - please ask your Academic Support Librarian for information about access arrangements.

Training rooms are available in libraries, and there are a number of PC training rooms on campus too.

PC suites within library sites - access information as for libraries
Allerton Building, Room c811
The car park lift goes to the eighth floor. Use this lift directly from the car park or from the first floor after using the main entrance and lift.
Newton Building, Room B04b
Inner campus parking near Peel Building. Ramp to the main entrance has an automatic door. Lift to basement.