• 21st Century Libraries: changing forms, changing futures. (UK)
  With an introduction by Ken Worpole. London : Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) and Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) in collaboration with Museums Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) , 2004
  [ Pdf available ] [Report]
• Better Public Libraries (UK)
  London : Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) and Resource (MLA), 2003
  [ Pdf available ] [Report]
• Books, bytes, buildings and bodies: public libraries in the Twenty First Century. (USA)
  Hage, C.L American Libraries 30, no.1 Jan (1999):79-81
  Despite technological advances, the basic tools of librarianship remain remarkably the same. [Journal paper]
• NEW Current Trends in Library Building Design (UK)
  Analysis of a visit to various academic libraries in the UK. The study investigates the use of space in new or refurbished libraries with an aim of using the information in the strategic planning of future library developments at La Trobe University. [link] [article]
• Libraries and Learning Resources Centres (UK)
  Edwards, B., Fisher, B., Woburn, 2001, 288 pp
  Comprehensive reference that examines the changing role and design of library buildings, using a critical examination of recent examples from around the world. [Book]
• Libraries and Learning Resources Centres 2nd Edition (UK)
  Edwards, B. 2009, 288 pp
  Now in full colour, this edition focuses particularly on the important question of access and design in public libraries. Updated case studies and technical data allow the professional architect to use the book directly in planning library projects. [Book]
• Library Builders. (Int.)
  Krol, J., With an introduction by Michael Brawne. London : Academy Editions , 1997
  Presents over 40 contemporary libraries from around the world. The wider issues of current library design are addressed in a selection of essays by prominent library builders and critics. [Book]
• A modern look for a modern service (UK)
  Moore, J. Library and Information Gazette 12 August 2005
  Does the transformation of a library from tired and dated to a dynamic 'bookshop' tempt long-time non-users back? Janet Moore reports on interesting findings from a survey at Southampton's Shirley Library. [Article]
• People places: public library buildings for the new millennium. (Australia)
  Jones, D.J.
  Australasian Public Libraries and Information Services 14, no. 3 (2001): 81-89
  Outlines trends which are affecting use and perception of public library buildings. Describes planning and design issues which need to be addressed to help ensure that public library buildings will be able to meet the needs of their community for many years to come. [Journal paper]
• The physical library in a virtual age: library building in the year 2001 Sigurd, S. Scandinavian Public Library Quarterly 34, no.1 (2001): 8-9
  The creation of the Hillerød Knowledge and Culture Park that includes a public library. [Journal paper]
• Public Library Buildings: The Future (USA)
  Vereen, F. D.American LibrariesApril 2005: 67
  A brief report from a Harvard Seminar 'Planning Public Library Buildings' held in January 2005, which explored inner spaces. [Article]
• NEW Retail Interior Layout for Libraries in libraries.
  Christie Koontz
  An article investigating the benefits of using tried and tested retail-based interior layout principles [Article]
• A space for the future: library building in the 21st century (Scandinavia)
  Berngtson, M. Scandinavian Public Library Quarterly, 35, no.4 (2002):24-25
  Report from the Conference of the same name, Finland, 2-3 June 2002 [Journal paper]
• Time capsules or time machines? Challenges for public library buildings. (Australia)
  Jones, D.J. Australian Library Journal 46 ,no.4 (Nov.1997): 394-403
  Describes contemporary influences on public library planning and design. Outlines key considerations for successful adaptable public library buildings. [Journal paper]
• Visualising occupancy of library study space with GIS maps
  Xia, J. New Library World Volume 106 Issue 5/6 2005: 219-233
  Questioning whether traditional study layout needs to be revisted in light of the changing landscape of library services with the expansion of electronic resources - can assist in the managmetn and planning of library spaces. [Journal paper]

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