Welcome to the 2024 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries throughout North America. Like the profession itself, library facilities are in a ...

The work by FLOSS Manuals to develop gather and develop “free manuals for free software” continues apace, but some continue to wonder just why documentation for open source software has been so ...

Designers are drawn to library aesthetic rooms because they create a space that feels both timeless and inviting. This style blends rich textures, moody colors, and layers of books and antiques to ...

Elizabeth Wildasin loves to read. So, when it came time to create her Girl Scout project, the 14-year-old knew what to do: Use the tools at her disposal to create a free library at YWCA Hanover. “I’m ...

From left: Alison M. Peters, senior community library manager at Contra Costa County (Calif.) Library (CCCL); Katy Buder, librarian at CCCL; Deborah Hempe, coordinator for outreach services at Middle ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...