Libraries, Archives, Museums: Library Construction and Renovation : Library Space Planning

Design Recommendations

IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Children aged 0-18
2nd Edition
Endorsed by the IFLA Professional Committee
August 2018
Inside Out: Extending the Library's Outdoor Space Footprint
Library Journal Article
by David R. Moore and Meredith Schwartz
May 10, 2021
Library Design Idea Book
Research & Insights based on a study of 13 public and private colleges and universities across the U.S.
Library Space: A Planning Resource for Librarians
A guide developed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and Sasaki.
Library Space Planning Guide
Developed by the Connecticut State Library to help librarians and library trustees estimate their library's space needs.
National Teen Space Guidelines
Approved by the Youth Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), Board of Directors on May 2012
Space Planning-WebJunction
List of recently added webinar recordings and self-paced courses on the topic of space planning.
Space Planning Series-Demco
Recorded on-demand webinars, blog posts, and Idea galleries from Demco's Ideas and Inspiration Space Planning Series
Universal Design for Library Buildings
IFLA Library Buildings & Equipment Section Blog October 13, 2017
Whole Building Design Guide-Public Library
National Institute of Building Sciences
May 2017

Library Furniture Vendors

These links to library furniture vendors are being provided as a convenience to public library directors and for informational purposes only, and do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Alaska State Library of any of the services they provide.

American Libraries Buyers Guide
"The American Libraries Buyers Guide is the database dedicated to library professionals, helping them find the products & services they need."
BCI
BCI specializes in modern, modular and mobile library furniture.
Brodart
Creative Library Concepts
Creative Library Concepts (CLC) offers project consulting, design and finish selection and project management services. CLC is an authorized dealer for more than a 100 different manufactures of shelving and furniture.
Demco
Lesro Furniture
Library Furniture International
Consulting services include capacity planning, layout planning and needs analysis. Specializes in developing custom interactive children's play spaces.
Technical Furniture Systems, Inc.
Library shelving, furniture and seismic shelving upgrades.
Worden

Moving Your Library

Tips for Moving Your Library
While originally developed for school libraries, this guide can be easily adapted for use by a public library and provides an overview of the steps involved in moving your library collection to a new location.