Designing Libraries
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Designing Libraries is a freely accessible resource for everyone interested in design and innovation in libraries https://designinglibraries.org.uk
Read our latest perspectives article where @ayubkhan786.bsky.social has an insightful talk with Sue Mckenzie about her work as a library consultant: designinglibraries.org.uk/perspectives...
Ayub Talks to Sue
Ayub Khan talks to Sue Mckenzie, libraries consultant, about the consultant’s perspective on library design projects
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January 27, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Read our latest perspectives article where @ayubkhan786.bsky.social has an insightful talk with Sue Mckenzie about her work as a library consultant: designinglibraries.org.uk/perspectives...
Information Professional Digital Winter 2025 features Designing Libraries Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social discussing trends in library design and technology designinglibraries.org.uk/news/trends-...
Trends in Library Design and Technology
Information Professional Digital Winter 2025 features Designing Libraries Director Ayub Khan discussing trends in library design and technology
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January 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Information Professional Digital Winter 2025 features Designing Libraries Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social discussing trends in library design and technology designinglibraries.org.uk/news/trends-...
Read all about our latest featured library, Glucksman Library in The University of Limerick, which in November 2025, received a highly commended recognition for library spaces at the SCONUL Library Design Awards - designinglibraries.org.uk/libraries/gl...
Glucksman Library - University of Limerick
The University of Limerick Glucksman Library's expansion was driven by digital transformation, evolving pedagogies, and a growing, diverse student body.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Read all about our latest featured library, Glucksman Library in The University of Limerick, which in November 2025, received a highly commended recognition for library spaces at the SCONUL Library Design Awards - designinglibraries.org.uk/libraries/gl...
Seasons Greetings to all our Advisory Board Members, contributors, Sponsors, followers and supporters. Thank you for making Designing Libraries such a success in 2025 and we look forward to working with you all in 2026.
December 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Seasons Greetings to all our Advisory Board Members, contributors, Sponsors, followers and supporters. Thank you for making Designing Libraries such a success in 2025 and we look forward to working with you all in 2026.
If you haven't received our latest newsletter, packed full of Winter goodies, you can read it here and also, why not sign up for future editions, which are delivered quarterly straight to your email inbox: designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
December 2025 Newsletter
Read the Winter 2025 Designing Libraries International Newsletter here
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December 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
If you haven't received our latest newsletter, packed full of Winter goodies, you can read it here and also, why not sign up for future editions, which are delivered quarterly straight to your email inbox: designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
Had a great session this morning with colleagues across the world from IATUL Sig Spaces, focusing on joint collaboration and the sharing of resources and best practice. Watch this space for further details! #IATULorg
December 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Had a great session this morning with colleagues across the world from IATUL Sig Spaces, focusing on joint collaboration and the sharing of resources and best practice. Watch this space for further details! #IATULorg
Read all about the SCONUL Library Design Awards 2025 designinglibraries.org.uk/news/sconul-...
SCONUL Library Design Awards 2025
Winners of the 2025 SCONUL Library Design Awards, which includes a new category for service design this year, alongside the established category
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November 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Read all about the SCONUL Library Design Awards 2025 designinglibraries.org.uk/news/sconul-...
In the latest Winter edition of Information Professional magazine read DL Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social informative article on the role of libraries in cultural regeneration - content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A...
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
In the latest Winter edition of Information Professional magazine read DL Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social informative article on the role of libraries in cultural regeneration - content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A...
This is so true. Libraries are beacons of lights in our cities, towns and villages!
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When the clocks go back and the nights close in, towns and cities start to change. Streets grow quieter, shopfronts dim earlier, and people retreat indoors. But in windows across Northern Ireland… | L...
When the clocks go back and the nights close in, towns and cities start to change. Streets grow quieter, shopfronts dim earlier, and people retreat indoors. But in windows across Northern Ireland, the...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This is so true. Libraries are beacons of lights in our cities, towns and villages!
www.linkedin.com/posts/librar...
www.linkedin.com/posts/librar...
When the clocks go back and the nights close in, towns and cities start to change. Streets grow quieter, shopfronts dim earlier, and people retreat indoors. But in windows across Northern Ireland… | L...
When the clocks go back and the nights close in, towns and cities start to change. Streets grow quieter, shopfronts dim earlier, and people retreat indoors. But in windows across Northern Ireland, the...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This is so true. Libraries are beacons of lights in our cities, towns and villages!
www.linkedin.com/posts/librar...
www.linkedin.com/posts/librar...
We have curated a list of resources and links about National and international websites, online information sources and image galleries featuring library buildings and library design examples, all in one section as a one stop shop for anyone to access: designinglibraries.org.uk/resources/re...
Related design sites and image galleries
National and international websites, online information sources and image galleries featuring library buildings and library design examples.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We have curated a list of resources and links about National and international websites, online information sources and image galleries featuring library buildings and library design examples, all in one section as a one stop shop for anyone to access: designinglibraries.org.uk/resources/re...
In the Autumn 2025 edition of Information Professional magazine, our DL Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social discusses how public libraries are supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - designinglibraries.org.uk/news/how-pub...
How public libraries support children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Information Professional Autumn 2025 features Designing Libraries Director Ayub Khan discussing how libraries are offering support for children with SEND
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October 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
In the Autumn 2025 edition of Information Professional magazine, our DL Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social discusses how public libraries are supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - designinglibraries.org.uk/news/how-pub...
If you've subscribed to our Designing Libraries newsletter, then you should've received our latest Awe inspiring Autumnal edition, but you can always choose to read it on the DL website, so why not check it out: designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
September 2025 Newsletter
Read the Autumn 2025 Designing Libraries International Newsletter here
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September 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
If you've subscribed to our Designing Libraries newsletter, then you should've received our latest Awe inspiring Autumnal edition, but you can always choose to read it on the DL website, so why not check it out: designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
Check out this great and inspiring library design @librariesconnected.bsky.social article from Fiona Tarn, Chair of London Libraries: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/camden-... @designconceptuk.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social
Camden Libraries: Making library spaces flexible and attractive | Libraries Connected
Creating beautiful spaces is a key ingredient to a modern library service.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Check out this great and inspiring library design @librariesconnected.bsky.social article from Fiona Tarn, Chair of London Libraries: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/camden-... @designconceptuk.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social
Read Daniela Hislop CEO of @designconceptuk.bsky.social captivating global perspective on library design @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/news/a-globa...
Daniela Hislop CEO of the Design Concept's global perspective on library design
"The future of libraries is already happening. It’s bold, inclusive and beautiful - and it’s time to pay attention.”
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September 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Read Daniela Hislop CEO of @designconceptuk.bsky.social captivating global perspective on library design @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/news/a-globa...
Check out this Designing Libraries in the 21st Century conference, taking place between September 28th - 30th at the University of Rochester in New York. More details here: www.library.rochester.edu/designinglib...
Designing Libraries XII | River Campus Libraries
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August 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Check out this Designing Libraries in the 21st Century conference, taking place between September 28th - 30th at the University of Rochester in New York. More details here: www.library.rochester.edu/designinglib...
Read this informative, incisive and really interesting interview we've added with #JoshHughes who's recently become Managing Director of #FGLibrary designinglibraries.org.uk/news/josh-hu...
Interview with Josh Hughes, Managing Director of FG Library
In this interview Josh shares his thoughts on his new role as Managing Director, what the position involves, and his aspirations for the company's future.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Read this informative, incisive and really interesting interview we've added with #JoshHughes who's recently become Managing Director of #FGLibrary designinglibraries.org.uk/news/josh-hu...
Another fantastic case study to read, but this time from FG Library all about the transformation of Henley Library into a vibrant, accessible and community centred hub! designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
Henley Library, Henley-on-Thames
Henley Library underwent a comprehensive refurbishment to transform it into a vibrant, accessible, and community-centred hub
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August 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Another fantastic case study to read, but this time from FG Library all about the transformation of Henley Library into a vibrant, accessible and community centred hub! designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
@ifla.org @ayubkhan786.bsky.social The winner of the IFLA public library of the year award 2025 will be announced very soon, but in the meantime, find out about the shortlisted applicants designinglibraries.org.uk/news/shortli...
Shortlisted Applicants for IFLA Public Library of the Year Award 2025
The Public Library of the Year award is presented by the International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions, to honour new public libraries
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August 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
@ifla.org @ayubkhan786.bsky.social The winner of the IFLA public library of the year award 2025 will be announced very soon, but in the meantime, find out about the shortlisted applicants designinglibraries.org.uk/news/shortli...
Welcome to the future! Read the new innovative Northmoor Library, Oldham case study from @designconceptuk.bsky.social @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
Northmoor Library, Oldham
Welcome to the future! Northmoor - a hub of opportunity
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August 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Welcome to the future! Read the new innovative Northmoor Library, Oldham case study from @designconceptuk.bsky.social @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
Read all about this lovely woodland themed library in Wales. Our case study of Llanrwst Library tells how it was beautifully transformed by Opening the Book Ltd It's got fascinating, engaging illustrations and reading dens in the children's library too! designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
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.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Read all about this lovely woodland themed library in Wales. Our case study of Llanrwst Library tells how it was beautifully transformed by Opening the Book Ltd It's got fascinating, engaging illustrations and reading dens in the children's library too! designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
DL Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social has written a thought provoking article in the latest Information Professional Magazine on the subject of how libraries are tackling anti-social behaviour: content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A...
InfoPro Rewired 2025
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July 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
DL Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social has written a thought provoking article in the latest Information Professional Magazine on the subject of how libraries are tackling anti-social behaviour: content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A...
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Duke Humfrey's Library has been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World by @1000Libraries. We’re currently at number 5 - and we need your help to win! Please vote for the Duke Humfrey's Library: 1000libraries.typeform.com/to/TdFzuF5W?...
All photos by Fisher Studios
All photos by Fisher Studios
July 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Duke Humfrey's Library has been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World by @1000Libraries. We’re currently at number 5 - and we need your help to win! Please vote for the Duke Humfrey's Library: 1000libraries.typeform.com/to/TdFzuF5W?...
All photos by Fisher Studios
All photos by Fisher Studios
Why not read our new Summer Sizzling newsletter, loaded with hot picks and cool summer delights! designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
June 2025 Newsletter
Read the Summer 2025 Designing Libraries International Newsletter here
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June 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Why not read our new Summer Sizzling newsletter, loaded with hot picks and cool summer delights! designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
Opened in 2022, the 6th floor extension of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library includes distinct areas for both collaborative work and quiet study. designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
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
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June 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Opened in 2022, the 6th floor extension of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library includes distinct areas for both collaborative work and quiet study. designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...