Building new libraries, additions, and even remodeling can be a daunting task, and one that most librarians do not undertake frequently. Use this selective listing of resources to manage your …

Jan 13, 2025 · Discover everything you need to know about planning and designing a modern library. From crafting effective RFPs to securing funding and incorporating future-proof design …

May 22, 2025 · While you’re brainstorming and conceptualizing what a library of the future should look like, think about creating a space that aligns with how you want to serve your community.

Feb 24, 2025 · If you have a passion for reading but don't have a public library in your neck of the woods, you may be the perfect person to start one. You don't need any special qualifications …

Mar 12, 2024 · In this blog, we will take a step-by-step look at how to plan a library building, from understanding the role of the librarian to writing a pre-planning brief, to the stages of …

Vendors offer options and prices based on the designer’s requirements. a public agency team up to get better prices by combining orders. The agency works for the contract and gets …

Oct 30, 2025 · Discover essential steps for planning and building your own library space, from budgeting to technology integration.

Library design focuses on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and user-friendly spaces for housing collections of books and other resources. Architects must balance user experience, …

Oct 2, 2013 · Introduction: Modern library building design embodies a progressive vision integrating aesthetics, functionality, and community service, transforming libraries into pivotal …

Sep 3, 2019 · From funding to architects to civic buy-in, three public library administrators explain what it takes to complete a new library construction project.