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 on June 17th designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
Three speakers for the webinar
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/regi...
Library Design concept drawing from Opening the Book Ltd
#openingthebook have recently relaunched their website and they have a new section on #librarydesign so it's definitely worth a look: www.openingthebook.com/library-desi... @ayubkhan786.bsky.social
Designing Libraries Sponsors and Advisory Group members meeting in the amazing 17th Century Italian Library at Warwick Castle
An inspiring day at Warwick Castle meeting in 17th century Italian Library with our amazing DL sponsors #bibliotheca @designconceptuk.bsky.social #fgl #openingthebook Discussions covered web enhancements,IFLA collaboration & planning for an upcoming national conference on #librarydesign
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/case-studies/
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-...
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...
A photograph of a Christmas Tree full of books hanging from its branches
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...
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
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...
@librariesni.bsky.social
This is so true. Libraries are beacons of lights in our cities, towns and villages!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The interior of Duke Humfrey's viewed looking from Arts End looking down the desk-lined central aisle towards the stained glass window at Selden End.
The Duke Humfrey's ceiling, painted with panels displaying University of Oxford's motto, 'Dominus Illuminatio Mea (Latin for 'the Lord is my light'). In between the panels here we can see two white, blue and gold crests. These are Thomas Bodley's coat of arms. Image 4: The bronze statue of the Earl Of Pembroke which stands in Old Schools Quad, in front of the entrance to Duke Humfrey's.
The exterior of the Library and the Divinity School. Elaborate medieval gothic architecture with enormous arched windows on the ground floor, smaller arched windows on the second, and four tall elaborate spires amongst the crenellations along the roof.
The bronze statue of the Earl Of Pembroke which stands in Old Schools Quad, in front of the entrance to Duke Humfrey's.
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
