Library architecture

Library designs shape people’s expectations and experiences of what libraries can be. Their physical spaces house collections, provide safe spaces for people to meet and engage, and enable access to services and activities designed to meet community needs. Libraries’ digital spaces extend these services and supports beyond the physical walls, enabling after-hours access to the world’s knowledge. When library buildings are designed well, they serve as beacons in their communities.

Library Design Conference 2021: Changing Spaces virtual conference held on 18 March 2021.

This document provides a conference program. Featuring presentations on:

• Designing public buildings in a post-COVID environment (Keynote)
• Changing faces, spaces and places: the impact of Library space transformation at the University of Western Australia
• The Creative Technology Hub sets sail
• State Library Victoria
• City of Salisbury Library
• Library Design Awards 2021
• Library Design Awards panel

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare

This conference poster presentation illustrates how an academic library used data as a baseline to demand changes to be made to the existing physical space in the library.

Australian Library Design Awards and Conference, 19 March 2019 Brisbane

Australian Library Design Awards and Conference, 19 March 2019 Brisbane

Australian Library Design Awards and Conference, 19 March 2019 Brisbane

Australian Library Design Awards and Conference, 19 June 2017 Melbourne

This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) discusses global trends in library design.

Australian Library Design Awards and Conference, 19 June 2017 Melbourne

This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) discusses elements in the process of library design.

Australian Library Design Awards and Conference, 19 June 2017 Melbourne

This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) discusses how Casey Cardinia Libraries in Victoria approached the creation of a 21st Century library space.

Australian Library Design Awards and Conference, 19 June 2017 Melbourne

This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) discusses the State Library of Victoria Vision 2020 Redevelopment plan to create a modern and innovative cultural destination supporting knowledge, learning and creativity for all Victorians.