The Library: A Fragile History is ambitious in its scope and detail-oriented in its execution. The book traces the entire history of libraries, inclusive of private, state, public and academic ...

Many academic planners assumed that the coming of the Internet would lead to the decline of the library as we know it. To the contrary, many academic libraries have experienced significantly increased ...

Libraries are traditionally located in the central core as the quintessential heart of the campus. They are owned by none yet used by all. While the purpose of the library remains relatively ...

Welcome to the 2021 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries that address user needs in unique, interesting, and effective ways. That this year’s ...

Academic library learning spaces have evolved remarkably from traditional, quiet repositories of books into dynamic, multifunctional environments that support a diverse range of academic activities.

Task and design concept: Four-in-One with "collection, exhibition, reading, and enjoyment." After on-site investigation, the architect put forward the idea of planning and transforming the library and ...

The competition launched in January 2018 was organized as an invited competition between four teams. The design work commenced in February 2019 right after the conclusion of the negotiation phase. The ...