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Designing libraries

Canada WaterThis is a resource for all those interested in, or involved with, library planning, design and builiding. The website includes a search engine to find examples of the latest library buildings, ranging from public libraries to schools, colleges and universities, both in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland. It’s also possible to submit new library building information to the database.

The site has the latest updates on new library openings, refurbishments and proposals and a gallery of eye-catching images with a search facility.

Another feature of the site is a marketplace section where there are links to companies offering products and services relevant to library planning and design.

Visit the Designing Libraries website here.

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Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications.  Continue reading

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