libraries

Ringling College Expands And Enlivens Campus Library

July 16, 2018

At the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL, collaborative spaces and custom furniture were cornerstones of the library redesign.

L.A. Library Store Gets New Look

September 27, 2017

The Los Angeles Central Library modernized its non-profit store, while ensuring the new design meshed with its circa 1920s building.

Public Libraries Prioritize Space Reclamation

August 1, 2017

A new ProQuest survey explores public librarians’ views, plans, and strategies related to space reclamation.

What Do Students Need In A Campus Library? Just Ask Them.

June 14, 2017

To understand further how students are using their libraries, a Cincinnati architecture firm surveyed more than 20 of these higher education facilities.

Library Renovation Uses SOLARBAN 70XL By PPG

June 24, 2016

The Lawrence Public Library in Kansas features a new façade combining a terra cotta rainscreen and low-e glass.

Storage Solutions For Libraries

December 29, 2015

With massive budget cuts leading to branch closures and limiting services, libraries are re-inventing themselves to become digital literacy portals and interactive teaching spaces.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Air Conditioning Systems For Libraries

June 3, 2013

Libraries are very specialized environments, as all facility managers know. So when it comes time to replace an aging air conditioning system, facility managers in these environments benefit from various sources of input.