The University of Bergen Library – Arts and Humanities
Here is an overview on accessibility and facilities at The University of Bergen Library – Arts and Humanities
Building access
The University of Bergen Library has step-free access from street level via the built-in concrete ramp. The minimum dimensions of all door openings one needs to pass through to arrive at the event space is 160cm wide. The exhibition is mainly on the first floor. However, some of the exhibition can be viewed closer up on the second floor mezzanine. During events, the performance can also be viewed from there. The second floor is accessible via the stairs or an elevator (100cm by 200cm).
Toilets
The University of Bergen Library has accessible toilet facilities on every floor. However, one needs to ask a member of staff for an access card if you are a guest of the library (i.e. not UiB staff or student). The door-opening of these accessible toilets is 96cm wide. During events they will be open for use without an access card, but will have to be opened manually. Please ask for assistance if needed. The University of Bergen Library does not have all-gender toilet facilities beyond these accessible toilet facilities.
Public transport
The nearest public transport stops are ‘Lars Hilles gate’, ‘Olav Kyrres gate’, ‘Festplassen’ or ‘Møhlenpris’ for bus or ‘Byparken’ for Bybanen. These stops are all approximately 500 meters away, except the bus stop ‘Møhlenpris’, which is 200 meters away. Please note that since The University of Bergen Library is located on top of Høyden, there is a steep incline in elevation to arrive at the library from these stops.
Parking / drop off bay
There is designated parking accessible to people with disabilities at The University of Bergen Library. It is possible to be dropped-off in front of the building. Additionally, parking can be paid for, for 2 hours.
Assistive Listening Systems / Audio Induction Loop
There are no Assistive Listening Systems in use.
Service dogs
Service dogs are welcome at The University of Bergen Library.
Quiet zone
If desired, it is possible to find a quiet zone with reduced sensory stimulation. Staff will be able to assist you.
Other
Some of the exhibition i.e. the programmes that are placed high up on a shelf, cannot be reached by, for example, people in wheelchairs. Therefore, please ask for assistance from the front desk if you would like to read them.
Contact
For additional questions regarding The University of Bergen Library’s accessibility, please contact Ellen Borch Veum (Head Librarian, +47 41455856, ellen.Veum@uib.no or Laurie Lax (Producer BIT, 92310910, laurie@bit-teatergarasjen.no).