- Advisory board members
- Profile information about the Designing Library advisory board members
About Designing Libraries
Designing Libraries is a freely accessible resource for everyone interested in design and innovation in libraries
Featured Case Studies
- Northmoor Library, Oldham
- Welcome to the future! Northmoor - a hub of opportunity
- Llanrwst Library, Wales
- A new community hub for rural Conwy when the building which had been the Glasdir Business and Conference Centre in Llanrwst became available.
- The John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Manchester
- Manchester’s renowned John Rylands Library celebrates its 125th anniversary with major refurb to display unseen treasures
- Danum Gallery Library Museum
- Opening the Book was excited to work with Doncaster MBC in creating the new Danum centre, bringing the Central Library, Museum & Art Gallery to one site.
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library New Extension Floor
- Opened in 2022, the 6th floor extension of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library includes distinct areas for both collaborative work and quiet study
- Henley Library, Henley-on-Thames
- Henley Library underwent a comprehensive refurbishment to transform it into a vibrant, accessible, and community-centred hub
- Gateshead Central Library MakerPlace
- At Gateshead Library, Opening the Book created a successful MakerPlace in their existing Sound Gallery.
- Holborn Library, Camden, London
- Where Retro Charm, Inclusive Design, And Cultural Legacy Come Together.
- Meet the team
- A new team is working to ensure the Designing Libraries website is both fit-for-purpose and sustainable in changing and challenging times.
- A gateway to the world of libraries
- Designing Libraries is a gateway to the world of libraries and a source of information on all aspects of the design and use of library spaces.
- A collaborative resource
- The success of Designing Libraries depends on the contributions of its community of users.
- History and purpose
- Designing Libraries was set up in 2004, funded by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) as part of its Framework for the Future programme.
- Policy framework
- Designing Libraries is a not-for-profit community interest company providing online resources for the benefit of the library community.
- Partners
- Designing Libraries acknowledges the invaluable support given by its stakeholder organisations
- Sponsors
- Designing Libraries' sponsors