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LAG Seminar 2026 – Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

06 May 2026 - 08 May 2026 Technological University Dublin Dublin, Ireland
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About LAG 

Among LIBER’s Working Groups is the LIBER Architecture Group (LAG), which brings together librarians involved in building projects. focusing on concepts and planning processes. Every two years, LAG organises a conference to exchange knowledge and experience between librarians and architects across Europe, aiming to raise awareness of emerging projects and trends. Each year, the seminar attracts more than 150 participants from all over Europe.

LAG 2026 in Dublin

The 22nd LIBER Architecture Group Seminar will take place at the Technological University Dublin from May 6 to 8, 2026.

This year, the seminar will follow the theme: “Invest – Involve – Inspire: Shaping the next generation of Library Buildings,” bringing together library professionals, architects, designers, and other key stakeholders in the field of library architecture and design to share knowledge and explore both the challenges and opportunities involved in shaping the future of libraries.

At a time of profound transformation in academic libraries, the conference will serve as a platform to discuss the human and financial investment required, as well as the essential involvement of library staff, users, architects, designers, and funders. Whether creating new buildings or renovating existing ones, our goal is to ensure these spaces are truly innovative and inspiring.

Over the course of the event, more than 20 pioneering projects from across Europe will be presented and explored through keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions. The program will also include guided library visits. With a focus on emerging trends in architecture and design, key themes such as inclusivity, community engagement, and sustainability will be at the heart of the seminar.

We look forward to your participation and the exchange of innovative ideas that will shape the future of library architecture in Europe.

Call for Proposals

We are delighted to invite you to submit your papers for the LIBER Architecture Group Seminar 2026, themed “Invest – Involve – Inspire: Shaping the next generation of Library Buildings”

This seminar will bring together library professionals, architects, designers, and other stakeholders in the library architecture and design field to share insights and explore the challenges and opportunities in shaping the future of libraries.

We are looking for new library projects in Europe, but topics of interest may include, but are not limited to:

 

  1. Innovative Library Spaces: The evolution of library spaces, from traditional to flexible and multifunctional designs.
  2. Sustainable and Environmental Impact: Strategies for designing environmentally friendly and sustainable library buildings.
  3. Digital Transformation: The impact of digital transformation on library architecture and design.
  4. Community Engagement: Designing libraries that serve as vibrant community hubs.
  5. Accessibility and Inclusivity: Creating library spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all patrons.
  6. Preservation of Heritage: Strategies for preserving historical libraries while meeting modern needs.
  7. Adaptive Reuse: Converting existing structures into functional and efficient library spaces.
  8.  Future Trends and Emerging Technologies: Exploring the future of library architecture in a rapidly changing environment.
  9. Lessons Learned: Feedback on new buildings a few years after opening.

All submissions will undergo a peer review process. Selected authors will be invited to present their work at the LIBER Architecture Group Seminar, which will take place in Dublin in 2026.

Please submit your proposal via the following form by 15 September 2025:
https://forms.office.com/e/JBd1TstxhK

Your proposal should include:

  • Title of the proposed presentation
  • Abstract (max. 300 words)
  • Name of the presenter, along with position and/or title
  • Employer / Affiliated Institution
  • Contact information, including email address and telephone number
  • Short biographical statement of the presenter
  • Type of presentation (20-minute talk or lightning talk)

Authors whose proposals are accepted will be notified by 15 December 2025 and will be asked to submit their full presentations by 15 April 2026.

We look forward to your participation and the exchange of innovative ideas that will shape the future of library architecture in Europe.

Contact us

For inquiries and further information, please contact the LAG Working Group.