When it was time to redesign the academic library at Holy Cross College, in Bury, UK, planners knew they needed a space that would meet everyone’s needs — individual study spaces, collaborative learning environments and technology. See their approach.
Tour the Forum, a stunning new library in the UK. This multifunctional civic building provides a variety of services to citizens in one convenient location.
Children’s play spaces, collaborative spaces and makerspaces topped the list of library trends in 2015. See why they’re still relevant.
Library makerspaces are rich in possibilities and opportunities for today’s communities. Learn more about creating your own engaging, effective space.
European libraries have long been a source of inspiration in library design and the child space at the Kingston Library in the UK is no exception.
Expectations are changing and students have diverse needs. A library design professional talks about the new school library and its exciting implications.
At Demco’s What’s Next Forum leading library directors from around the nation gather to share their insights about library trends. See what they shared.
Have you noticed a shift in how K–12, higher education or public libraries spend their budgets? See why library renovation is gaining popularity.
As libraries continue their shift to dynamic community centers, they’re linking residents to information, services, technology and other people within their own community, and globally. This has prompted new and exciting emerging library trends. At the top of the list of priorities for today’s libraries: Designing multifunctional spaces that offer flexibility and variety to better…
Libraries have been Demco’s business for over 100 years, so preparing for their continual evolution has always been our focus. We like to be proactive instead of reactive. In 2013, we sponsored several events to hear directly from librarians about their vision for the Library of the Future. Demco’s Branch Out Talks at ALA Chicago…
Embracing Kids as Kids A recent conversation with Corrine Hill, Director of the Chattanooga Public Library, spurred some investigation into what is happening in libraries beyond the U.S. Hill mentioned her travels to several libraries in Denmark, where in her words, they are really “rockin’ it” in children’s spaces. Hill cited that the libraries she…
As libraries continue their shift to dynamic community centers, they’re linking residents to information, services, technology and other people within their own community, and globally. This has prompted new and exciting emerging library trends including private and semi-private meeting spaces, media sharing and interactivity. When working with design professionals, consultants and customers throughout the country,…
