The University of Tasmania has been recognised for having the best designed academic library in the country.

Inveresk library, which forms part of the University’s new, central campus precinct in Launceston, was announced as a winner in this year’s Australian Library Design Awards on Wednesday, 8 May.

The building was the stand-out winning entry in the ‘academic library’ category for ‘reimagining’ the traditional concept of a library and delivering a ‘vibrant hub for learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange’.

Judges also commended Inveresk library for exemplifying the ‘transformative power of architecture’ to ‘foster a sense of belonging and discovery,’ while ‘inspiring, engaging, and enriching’ the community it serves.

The awards are presented annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) to showcase and celebrate the investment in libraries around the country. Entries are assessed on design, strategic relevance and impact.

Debra Wilson, Manager Library Resources and Services said while the library team had submitted the winning entry, the achievement was the collective success of everyone who had helped bring the space to life.

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