Essential Design Guidelines

Designing Libraries publishes a series of brief, practical Essential Design Guidelines in conjunction with its sponsoring companies.

Managing a library design project
Managing a library design project
This Essential Design Guideline is a brief guide to successfully managing the process of planning and implementing a new or refurbished library interior.
Planning a library relocation
Planning a library relocation
Whether you are moving to a new building, or moving stock out of and then back into a refurbished library, careful forward planning is the key to success.
Designing for good acoustics
Designing for good acoustics
Expert guidance on planning multi-use spaces in libraries where noise levels, privacy and effective communication are all important considerations.
Photographing libraries
Photographing libraries
This simple but practical illustrated Essential Design Guideline will help you take professional quality photos to record and promote your library.