Space and Accessibility

The Taylor Library serves the whole College community and aims to accommodate all user needs where possible. We strongly recommend making contact in advance with specific queries about building access or resources if you have any concerns. Please phone: (01223) 338052; or email: taylor-library@corpus.cam.ac.uk. Please also see our downloadable floor plans outlining physical access.

General information

  • The entrance hall and ground floor are level with the paving in Kwee Court for wheelchair access.
  • Main entrance is card-operated using your University card but is not power assisted.
  • The lift is accessible from the ground floor and conveys users to both the basement or the first floor.
  • All steps and stairs have hand rails (including steps to Girdlers' Room and the computer room), with the exception of the steps within the basement floor to the basement seating area.
  • Two disabled toilets are available in the building (one in the entrance hall; another on the first floor). Doors are not power assisted.
  • Media Room (a meeting room) is accessible for wheelchair users prepared to use the lift.
  • Assistance can be given by the Porters Lodge in emergencies (phone (01223) 338000).

Workspaces

  • Taylor Library has over 100 desk spaces located across three floors.
  • Standard fixed-height desks give 68cm clearance beneath the desks.
  • Standard straight-backed seating has a seat height of 45cm.
  • Fixed-height lecterns (space for six readers standing) are located on the ground floor: reading angle is fixed at 45 degrees.
  • Two power assisted height-adjustable desks (for sitting/standing) are located on the ground floor; a further two are located on the top floor.
  • Four ergonomic chairs accompany height-adjustable desks.
  • All standard desks have inbuilt tube lighting and plug sockets; free standing desk lamps are also available.

Catalogue, book borrowing and returns

  • Books can be searched using the University catalogue, iDiscover online.
  • Fixed screen catalogue terminals are available for searches.
  • Books are borrowed and returned on a desk-mounted self-issue machine (desk height 89cm: intended for standing use); borrowing requires your University card and use of a touchscreen.

Computing and internet access

  • Wireless internet is available throughout the building (users are required to connect to eduroam).
  • Library printer is located in the computer room (the room is on the ground floor, accessed by two steps with a hand rail).
  • Print jobs can be sent using the University wireless printing service; users will need to swipe their University card and use a touchscreen on the printer.

University resources