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We’re partnering with @Arup to explore the future of England’s public library estate. Working alongside sector partners,we’re looking at how library buildings & spaces can continue to evolve to meet changing community needs, supporting learning, creativity, wellbeing & connection
ALT A collage of images showing meetings, artefacts and rooftop socialising in the London headquarters of Arup
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The inaugural national Designing Libraries Conference took place at Camden’s Swiss Cottage Library exploring themes around inclusivity, innovation, technology, sustainability and key trends shaping library design. Read the Information Professional article: cilip.org.uk/news-publicatio…
ALT Modern multi-storey library building with large glass windows surrounded by trees and people walking on a sunny day.
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The winner of the IFLA Public Library of the Year Award 2026 has been announced at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Busan, South Korea. Congratulations to Mesa Gateway Library on this outstanding achievement! designinglibraries.org.uk/ne…
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Taking a well earned holiday this Summer. Why not take a few moments before to catch up with our conference special newsletter, featuring highlights from the inaugural Designing Libraries Conference 2026, delegate feedback, inspiring quotes and photos.
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All ready to welcome our guests to our inaugural Designing Libraries conference. It promises to be a stimulating and informative day. The conference could not take place without our generous supporters, sponsors and speakers
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Not long to go now until our first National Library Conference and we're excited to share the news that our event is now fully booked. It promises to be a great day of innovative ideas, inspiring speakers & opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the library sector.
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There's only a limited number of places remaining for our National Library Design Conference on 17th June. Secure your ticket & download the conference brochure for programme details, speaker profiles, sponsor information and practical guidance for the day designinglibraries.org.uk/ne…
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We’d like to say a big welcome to @GresswellUK our latest Designing Libraries sponsor, so why not check out a variety of their new innovative case studies we’ve recently added to the website designinglibraries.org.uk/ab…
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The Libraries Improvement Fund Round 5 is now open.📚
£5.5m available to help library services in England upgrade buildings, spaces and digital infrastructure.
Find out more and apply. 🔗 bit.ly/4wcDVl4
Image Credit: Henleaze Library
ALT A library interior with bookshelves filled with books. A sign reads, "Libraries Improvement Fund: Applications now open." The carpeting is green with circular patterns.
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If you haven’t received our latest newsletter, why not spring into action this weekend. Sign up now & watch your inbox blossom. It’s packed with blooming great content & details of our national library design conference, at Swiss Cottage Library, June 17th designinglibraries.org.uk/ne…
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You might be interested in signing up for this seminar, primarily aimed at colleagues in the Middle East, however, this maybe relevant to all colleagues across the globe. naseej.zoom.us/webinar/regis…
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Inspiring day at Warwick Castle meeting in 17th century Italian Library with our amazing DL sponsors @BibliothecaX @designconceptuk @fg_library @OpeningTheBook Discussions covered web enhancements,IFLA collaboration & planning for an upcoming national conference on #librarydesign
ALT Designing Libraries sponsors and advisory group members meeting in Warwick Castle in the amazing 17th Century Italian Library
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A new week and a new raft of innovative library design case studies to inspire you all added to our website. Check them out now: designinglibraries.org.uk/ca…
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Read our latest perspectives article where @ayubkhan786 has an insightful talk with @suemck about her work as a library consultant: designinglibraries.org.uk/pe…
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Information Professional Digital Winter 2025 features Designing Libraries Director @ayubkhan786 discussing trends in library design and technology designinglibraries.org.uk/ne…
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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/li…
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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.
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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 come quarterly straight to your email inbox: designinglibraries.org.uk/ne…
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🚀 New SIG Space Episode! John McLennan (MCA Architects) shares how an Activity Based Workspace (ABW) was designed for UNSW Sydney Library—first presented at the 2025 IATUL Conference in Shanghai.
🎥 bit.ly/4nV5f26
📘 bit.ly/4oGJHHE
#LibraryDesign #IATUL
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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 @ayubkhan786
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