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Resources for library design

A reference library of websites, online resources, articles and books related to all aspects of library planning and design.

Planning and designing libraries
Planning and designing library buildings and services
Books, journal articles and online resources on key aspects of library planning, service design, design and building, and designing for inclusion.
Designing the academic library
Designing the academic library and learning centre
Academic and college libraries are taking radical new approaches in their response to changing patterns of usage and service delivery.
Designing the public library
Designing the public library
Public libraries are facing up to the challenges of reinventing spaces and services to reflect changing demographics, public perceptions and usage.
Designing the school library
Designing the school library
School libraries are essential to learning, and good design is seen as a central consideration in creating effective learning environments.
Libraries and the built environment
Libraries, communities and the built environment
Library building design is planned in the context of the built environment and its effects on communities.
Green libraries
Green libraries: sustainable library buildings
A guide to resources and trends in sustainable library building design.
Conservation and storage
Conservation and storage
Useful guidance on storing, handling, preserving and conserving library materials and resources.
Technology and digital services
Technology and digital library services
A guide to resources on the impact of technology in libraries, with particular focus on developing digital library services.

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