The document discusses the renovation and design process for a library. It begins by outlining the preparation that took place, including visiting other libraries, gathering stakeholder input, and consulting a library design expert. During the renovation, priorities included improving seating options, creating distinct spaces, upgrading lighting, and ensuring mobility and flexibility. Advice is provided around carefully reviewing plans, gradually acquiring furniture, being open to changes, thoroughly vetting quotes, and staying involved. Suppliers are then listed for various renovation elements like shelves, chairs, and bean bags.

1. Library Renovation
& Design
Presented at Librarians’ Knowledge Sharing Workshop, Brunei 2014

2. Before

8. During

12. After

27. Reading Circles

30. Variety of comfortable seating

33. Preparation
●Visited lots of libraries in KL, Singapore and
Australia
●Asked stakeholders for their opinions
●Asked KL group for ideas and opinions
●Researched on the net
●Gathered ideas from listservs (LM_NET and
OZTL_NET)
●Brought Kevin Hennah (library consultant)
from Australia

34. Priorities:
●seating - all different kinds
●spaces
●lighting
●mobility
●shelving
●graphics
●future needs

35. Advice
●Check plans carefully
●Don’t order too much furniture – take your
time
●Don’t be afraid to change your mind
●Insist on seeing all samples of colours,
fabrics, etc.
●Check quotations carefully
●Don’t let architects, project managers, etc.
talk you out of things that you really want
●Be involved as much as possible

36. Suppliers:
For red picture book shelves and trains:
Uni Design (Siew Peng) email:
ysp423@yahoo.com
+60 122262375
For green and orange soft chairs, round table and pouffes:
New Convox
http://www.newconvox.com.my email: ncsb3388@tm.net.my
+60 3 77287888
Doof beanbags:
http://www.doofindustries.com email: yo@doofindustries.com
+60 126317798
For metal shelving (mobile and wall)
Sagasteel
http://www.sagasteel.com email: sagastl@po.jaring.my
+60 3 60753900