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class="container"> <h1 class="mb-0">National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall</h1> </div> </div> <div class="location-heading"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="heading-introduction h-100 d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="content"> <p class="text-medium">Visit Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to view our extensive moving image and sound archive.</p> <p class="text-medium">Immerse yourself in films, videos and photographs.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class ="heading-hours h-100 d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="heading-hours-content"> <p class="h3">Opening Hours</p> <p class="text-medium"><strong>Monday: </strong>Closed<br /><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 10am to 5pm<br /><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 1:30pm to 8pm<br /><strong>Thursday:</strong> 10am to 5pm<br /><strong>Friday:</strong> 10am to 5pm<br /><strong>Saturday:</strong> 10am to 5pm<br /><strong>Sunday:</strong> 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There is film and video content that can only be viewed at Kelvin Hall such as vintage films from Grampian Television and Scottish Television.</p> <p>You can access our growing digital collections on computers in our research zone.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-120a6546-7638-4d4e-a7d5-d8823d4a2468" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Explore our discovery space</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-120a6546-7638-4d4e-a7d5-d8823d4a2468" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>You can explore the richness of 20th-century Scottish life through <strong>printed items</strong>, <strong>film clips</strong>, and objects. Get up close to objects from the <strong>history of film-making</strong> and <strong>cinema-going</strong> in Scotland. There are <strong>film strips</strong>, <strong>film reels</strong> <strong>and cans</strong>, <strong>posters</strong> and even an <strong>Oscar</strong> (presented for the award-winning film <a href="https://movingimage-onsite.nls.uk/film/2230" title="Moving Image Archive">'Seawards the Great Ships'</a>).</p> <p>Our 12-screen video wall gives you a visual introduction to the Library, and help you explore subjects of interest, from industry to entertainment.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-eff764a2-24b6-42eb-a3d7-a1ee2c8b1f4d" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Consult our written archives</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-eff764a2-24b6-42eb-a3d7-a1ee2c8b1f4d" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>In addition to thousands of films, the Moving Image Archive also has a written archives and reference collection. This includes <strong>records</strong>, <strong>posters</strong>, <strong>programmes</strong>, <strong>scripts</strong>, and <strong>photos</strong> as well as <strong>reference books</strong>. Please note, you cannot take photos of these archives.</p> <h4>Make an appointment</h4> <p>You'll need an appointment to come in and look at the <strong><a href="/collections/moving-image-archive/written-archives/" title="Written archives">Moving Image Archive paper archive</a>. </strong>Email <a href="mailto:kelvinhall@nls.uk">movingimage@nls.uk</a> or phone 0141 880 2329 to arrange it.</p> <p>To use this part of the collection, you also need to <strong><a href="/join/" title="Join">join the Library</a></strong>. If you do not have a Library log in, our staff can take you through the registration process when you visit.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-a375dee7-4cdf-4103-af68-eacb9aa983a0" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Watch films in our viewing rooms</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-a375dee7-4cdf-4103-af68-eacb9aa983a0" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>We offer specially designed facilities for viewing films in a range of <strong>analogue</strong> and <strong>digital</strong> formats. This can support broadcast work and <a href="/collections/moving-image-archive/learning/research/" title="Research">film research</a>.</p> <p>The rooms are various sizes to accommodate different groups. They have <strong>multi-screens</strong> for professional viewing of a range of formats including <strong>Blu-ray</strong>, <strong>DVD</strong>, <strong>VHS</strong> and <strong>Digibeta</strong>.</p> <h4>Book a room</h4> <p>Email <a href="mailto:kelvinhall@nls.uk">movingimage@nls.uk</a> or phone 0141 880 2329 to book one of our viewing rooms.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-cf0f48fa-1f93-453f-87bb-20c524c0f897" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Interact with our touchscreens</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-cf0f48fa-1f93-453f-87bb-20c524c0f897" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>We have six touchscreen units with headphones.</p> <p>Our interactive touch screens have a range of themed video packages for you to view. Specially compiled by community groups, external experts and our own curators, these packages bring together some of the best films from the archive. Packages include sound recordings as well as moving images.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-bf1a2789-127c-49d2-aeb3-4075895fe419" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Indulge in the cafe</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-bf1a2789-127c-49d2-aeb3-4075895fe419" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>There is a cafe within the Kelvin Hall building run by <a href="https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvin-hall" title="External site link">Glasgow Life</a>. <span style="font-size: 0.9375rem;">It is on the left hand side as you enter. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem;">The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, cakes, cold drinks, and coffee for both sitting in or taking away. The cafe has tables and booths.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-3"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="join-for-moving-image-paper-records" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-gray-700 quicklink h-100"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center h-100"> <div class="flex-fill"> <div class="pr-2"> <h2 class="card-title h5 mb-0" data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="/join/" target="_Self" class="promoLink headerh2"> Join the Library </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>You can consult written, printed and photographic records in the Moving Image Archive by joining the Library</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="icon"> <i class="fas fa-address-card" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-columns-4"> <section class="nested-content-item columns" id="gettingherekh" > <h2 class="sectionHeader mb-4">Getting here</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4 column-item"> <section class="nested-content-item richtexteditor " id="address" > <div class="content"> <div class="lead">National Library of Scotland<br />Kelvin Hall<br />1445 Argyle Street<br />Glasgow<br />G3 8AW</div> <p class="text-medium">Telephone:<br />0141 880 2329</p> <p><a href="https://contactscotland-bsl.org/deafcallers/">Use Contact Scotland's BSL video relay service</a></p> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-8 column-item"> <section class="nested-content-item richtexteditor " id="map" > <div class="content"> <p><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xSoMUfoCCxMSt7i4A"><img class="image-full-width" src="/media/a43c2iux/kh-map.png?width=720&height=193.98496240601503" alt="Google Map screenshot of the area around the Kelvin Hall building. 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Kelvin Hall is opposite Kelvingrove Park which forms part of the Kelvin Walkway.</p> <h4>Car</h4> <p>Kelvin Hall is about 6 minutes drive from the M8. Paid parking is available at the Burnhouse Road car park. This car park also has facilities for electric car charging as part of the <a href="https://chargeplacescotland.org/" title="External site link">ChargePlace Scotland network</a>.</p> <p>There are spaces for blue badge holders on Bunhouse road and on street parking, where standard charges apply.</p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvin-hall/" title="External site link">Glasgow Life</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-6"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="search-collections-nudge" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-gray-700 quicklink h-100"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center h-100"> <div class="flex-fill"> <div class="pr-2"> <h2 class="card-title h5 mb-0" data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="/find/" target="_Self" class="promoLink headerh2"> Search our collections online </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Not ready to visit us in person? Search books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, music, moving images, and more.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="icon"> <i class="fas fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-7"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="whats-on-kelvin-hall" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-primary callToAction mb-3 h-100"> <div class="row justify-content-end no-gutters"> <div class="col-md-5"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title h3 " data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="/whats-on/?where=Kelvin+Hall" class="promoLink headerh2"> What’s on at Kelvin Hall </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Explore the moving image archive's film screenings, workshops and talks held at Kelvin Hall. </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-7 p-4"> <img src="/media/eb4pcfjd/film-cannisters.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=300&rnd=133700043912030000" class="card-img-top" alt="Metal film cannisters on shelves."> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-8"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="mia-nudge" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-gray-700 quicklink h-100"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center h-100"> <div class="flex-fill"> <div class="pr-2"> <h2 class="card-title h5 mb-0" data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="https://movingimage-onsite.nls.uk/" class="promoLink headerh2"> Explore the Moving Image Archive </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Search and browse around 100 years of Scotland's history captured by amateur and professional film-makers.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="icon"> <i class="fas fa-film" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-collapseOnHeading-9"> <section class="nested-content-item collapseonheading" id="facilities" > <h2 class="sectionHeader mb-4">Facilities</h2> <div class="accordion" id="c-9c37e34e-8be0-40cb-ad8b-8568d8d7c692"> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-049245aa-6be2-4958-8622-a9f1c7e26660" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Toilets</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-049245aa-6be2-4958-8622-a9f1c7e26660" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>There are two accessible toilets located off the main corridor.</p> <p>There are changing facilities to the left of the reception desk.</p> <p>There are standard toilets on the main corridor on the ground floor.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-990104e4-43ce-4e97-8a14-52e3a1d14c6a" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Lockers</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-990104e4-43ce-4e97-8a14-52e3a1d14c6a" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>There are lockers in the Access Centre. They are 45 x 40cm. You don't need a coin to access them.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-b056df9b-f113-4439-9287-8662d8289df1" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Free WiFi and eduroam</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-b056df9b-f113-4439-9287-8662d8289df1" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>WiFi</h4> <p>Free WiFi is available in Kelvin Hall.</p> <h4>eduroam</h4> <p>If you are visiting from another organisation that uses eduroam, you will be able to use it at the National Library of Scotland too. <a href="/visit/eduroam/" title="eduroam">More information about eduroam</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-bbb38eea-7bdf-4846-a615-c5587f2a310f" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Baby changing facilities and visiting with children</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-bbb38eea-7bdf-4846-a615-c5587f2a310f" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>There is a parent and baby room near the reception.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-promos-10"> <section class="nested-content-item promos h-100 " id="using-footage-nudge" > <div class="card shadow-sm promo bg-gray-700 quicklink h-100"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center h-100"> <div class="flex-fill"> <div class="pr-2"> <h2 class="card-title h5 mb-0" data-mh="cardTitle"> <a href="/collections/moving-image-archive/using-footage/" target="_Self" class="promoLink headerh2"> Using footage </a> </h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Information about content licencing and how to order copies of films.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="icon"> <i class="fas fa-video" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-richTextEditor-11"> <section class="nested-content-item richtexteditor " id="accesskh" > <h2 class="sectionHeader mb-4">Accessibility</h2> <div class="content"> <div class="lead">We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our buildings, exhibitions and collections. More detailed information can be found on <a href="https://www.euansguide.com/venues/kelvin-hall-glasgow-8040/information#page-content" title="Euan's Guide" data-anchor="#page-content">Euan's Guide</a> and on the <a href="https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/kelvin-hall" title="AccessAble">AccessAble website</a>.</div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="container main-content-item" id="mcItem-collapseOnHeading-12"> <section class="nested-content-item collapseonheading" id="access-accordions" > <div class="accordion" id="c-99dcf998-27fa-4f77-9999-09120c824f21"> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-24b81ee3-65c6-4b14-9433-674c7b785fee" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Accessible toilets</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-24b81ee3-65c6-4b14-9433-674c7b785fee" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p><span>Kelvin Hall has unisex, accessible toilets along 'the avenue' - the corridor that leads from the building's main entrance to the National Library of Scotland. There are two accessible toilets. One is near the door to the Library.</span> This is rear-right hand transfer.</p> <p>This information is from AccessAble. See the <a href="https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-glasgow/access-guides/kelvin-hall" title="External site link">AccessAble website</a> for more detailed information such as dimensions and photos.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-4e99cb40-9bb7-4a46-8374-45ee8d823b3d" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Baby changing facilities and visiting with children</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-4e99cb40-9bb7-4a46-8374-45ee8d823b3d" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>There is a parent and baby room near the reception.</p> <ul> <li>Within this room there is a drop down baby changing table which is 90cm high.</li> <li>The room is 290cm x 290cm.</li> <li>There is a sink which is 83cm high.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-4a05b0d0-16d5-47ac-bba6-86ccba22092f" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Entrance, stairs, ramps and lifts</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-4a05b0d0-16d5-47ac-bba6-86ccba22092f" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <h4>Main entrance </h4> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Compact">There is a ramped entrance from the street to the door of the building and then a further ramp leading to reception.</span> The ramp to the reception does not have handrails.</p> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Compact">The Library is on the ground floor of the building, approximately 100</span>m<span data-ccp-parastyle="Compact"> from the main entrance.</span></p> <h4>Library entrance</h4> <p>The entrance is level. The double doors are both open when the centre is open to the public. The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in). </p> <p>There are no stairs or ramps along the corridor to get to the Library.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-d895d595-dd9f-4e6f-9ba8-84b690b1e3d1" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Deaf and hard of hearing visitors</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-d895d595-dd9f-4e6f-9ba8-84b690b1e3d1" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>There is no induction loop in the Access Centre. In two of the rooms we have a built in <strong>infrared hearing assistance system</strong>. We are able to supply a receiver which can be used with a hearing aid.</p> <p>Our fire alarms have no flashing lights, just noise.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-64c6a61c-8309-4b93-8f60-7840ed072054" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0"> Visually impaired visitors and lighting levels</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-64c6a61c-8309-4b93-8f60-7840ed072054" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p><span>Three of our computers have ZoomText computer software which provides a </span><strong><span>screen reader, magnifier, and echoes your typing</span></strong><span>.</span> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem;">We also have</span><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem;"> </span><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: bolder;">Humanware SmartView SI</span><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem;"> </span><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem;">in the Binks Room where we consult the paper archives.</span></p> <p>The lighting levels in this area are medium.</p> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Compact" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"1ce64709-57f5-46a6-9ebd-4fe9dd81259e|198","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342447,"5",201342448,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",335559704,"1025",335559705,"1033",335551547,"9",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"36",469775450,"Compact",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Compact",335572020,"1",201342446,"1",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",335559738,"36",469778324,"Body Text"]}">Please contact a member of staff if you have visual impairment and would like help to leave the building during an emergency evacuation.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-fa7c5de7-bdf5-496e-a22b-f19bda8b634b" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Wheelchairs</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-fa7c5de7-bdf5-496e-a22b-f19bda8b634b" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187866126 BCX0">The Library at Kelvin Hall is </span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187866126 BCX0">fully accessible for wheelchair users</span></strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187866126 BCX0"> and can cater for other access requirements.  </span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-2f65b830-e3ca-4768-bbb7-0cc64350106a" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Assistive technology</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-2f65b830-e3ca-4768-bbb7-0cc64350106a" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p><span>We have </span><strong><span>height adjustable tables</span></strong><span> and touchscreen monitors on </span><strong><span>height adjustable stands</span></strong><span>.</span> </p> <p><span>Three computers have a </span><strong><span>large key keyboard</span></strong><span>, a </span><strong><span>track ball mouse</span></strong><span>, and ZoomText computer software which provides a </span><strong><span>screen reader, magnifier, and echoes your typing</span></strong><span>.</span></p> <p><span>We have Humanware SmartView SI in the Binks Room where we consult the paper archives.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-2d74f024-a7cc-43b8-a3d3-60419b89c8ef" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Assistance dogs</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-2d74f024-a7cc-43b8-a3d3-60419b89c8ef" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW47671306 BCX0">You can bring</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW47671306 BCX0"> assistance dogs</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW47671306 BCX0"> into the building and Access Centre.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-baba6d87-e16e-446e-96fc-936e2365e0a2" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Blue-badge holders car parking</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-baba6d87-e16e-446e-96fc-936e2365e0a2" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p><span>There is on street car parking with bays allocated for </span><strong><span>blue-badge holders</span></strong><span> on Bunhouse Road accross from the Kelvin Hall main entrance.</span> </p> <p><span>Drivers should always check on-street signage for any temporary closures, changes or updates.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card collapse-on-heading"> <div class="card-header"> <button class="btn btn-link collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#target-c1ce81aa-dbd7-46ac-bf34-48001d339013" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapseOne"> <h3 class="mb-0">Emergency procedures</h3> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-plus"></span> <span class="gyphicon icon-gecko-minus"></span> </button> </div> <div id="target-c1ce81aa-dbd7-46ac-bf34-48001d339013" class="collapse" aria-labelledby="headingOne"> <div class="card-body"> <p>In the event of an evacuation, we would leave the building by our nearest exit, which is via the stairwell to the left as you re-enter the avenue from the access centre.</p> <p>Our staff will lead the way and guide you down the stairs to the exit onto Bunhouse Road and to our muster point at the top of Bunhouse Road.</p> <p>The building is fitted with <strong>Evacsafe Evacuation Chairs</strong> in each stair well that Kelvin Hall staff can assist with. 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