School library design

School Library Design

School libraries are flexible places of learning and collaboration. Designing a space that reflects that flexibility and supports students’ learning, reading, wellbeing and creativity is key to getting the most from your school library. A well-designed school library is a vibrant hub that cultivates a welcoming environment conducive to learning and discovery.

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A modern school library is a multifunctional space, incorporating technology, collaborative zones, and interactive resources, as well as space for those lovingly curated collections. By blending aesthetics with functionality, accessibility with innovation, the school library is a place that nurtures the intellectual and emotional development of students, fostering community, and inspiring a lifelong love for learning.

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Signage

Getting the signage right in your school library can make a massive difference to staff and students. Aiding way-finding, removing barriers, and helping library users to navigate the library space, signage is key. However, signage can be expensive. Check out these resources to make the most of the signage in your library space and do it on a library-sized budget.

Good school library design provides access, removes barriers and helps to support wellbeing, learning and creative thinking.