Library Signs

• By Katrín Eyþórsdóttir
• September 16th, 2010
• Signs
• 2 Comments

This gallery presents the collection of photos submitted for the World Of Signage Photo Contest by the readers of Smashing Magazine. We received over 2,500+ photos from our readers across the globe, and present a selection of the most interesting photos in the overview below.

The topic of this gallery is Library signs, that with their tasteful but by no means understated designs reminds one of the contemplation that takes place in those locations and their serene atmosphere. Please notice: each photo has a certain license, provided in the description of the photo. Before using the images for private or commercial projects, make sure that the license allows you to do so. Also, you can click on the photos for a larger preview.

Please feel free to take a look at other submissions as well (links to other galleries are listed in the end of this gallery).

Library Signs

Knowasis sign

Knowasis sign [ large preview ]
"Orange knowasis library sign." Photo taken by Karina Downer from USA.

A clean read

A clean read [ large preview ]
"Pink library with red signs." Photo taken by Karina Downer from USA.

Multi Colour Guide Library Signage

Multi Colour Guide Library Signage [ large preview ]
"Brightly coloured library guide signage, wrapped around corner wall, Newcastle City Library, 2009." Licensed: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic. Photo taken by Richard Aird from United Kingdom.

Non Fiction Library Signage

Non Fiction Library Signage [ large preview ]
"Brightly coloured non-fiction signage, with reference texts & dictionaries in view, Newcastle City Library, 2009." Licensed: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic. Photo taken by Richard Aird from United Kingdom.

Library Entrance Informations Graphical Signage

Library Entrance Informations Graphical Signage [ large preview ]
"This is the front panel wall beside the library of Singapore Institute of management." Photo taken by David NG Soon Thong from Singapore.

Library Informations Directional Signage

Library Informations Directional Signage [ large preview ]
"Huge directional signage with supporting information near the library rest area." Photo taken by David NG Soon Thong from Singapore.

Library Publications Wall Signage

Library Publications Wall Signage [ large preview ]
"The use of simple bold typo with huge graphical stationery elements just after the library entrance." Photo taken by David NG Soon Thong from Singapore.

New Book Sign

New Book Sign [ large preview ]
"This image is above the new book collection in my local library." Licensed: Common. Photo taken by Gina Calhoun from USA.

Spanish Collection Sign

Spanish Collection Sign [ large preview ]
"This sign is of the new popularbooks in my local library." Licensed: Common. Photo taken by Gina Calhoun from USA.

Wi Fi Sign

Wi Fi Sign [ large preview ]
"This sign was for the free wiressles section in my local library." Licensed: Common. Photo taken by Gina Calhoun from USA.

Graffiti art

Graffiti art [ large preview ]
"Graffiti on library wall." Photo taken by Helga Oddrún Sævarsdóttir from Iceland.

Library Interior Signage

Library Interior Signage [ large preview ]
"Directory signage and area name." Photo taken by Jay Samson from USA.

Library Elevator Guide

Library Elevator Guide [ large preview ]
"Elevator guide showing what’s on each floor." Photo taken by Jay Samson from USA.

Ancient Stone Sign in Ephesus

Ancient Stone Sign in Ephesus [ large preview ]
"Ephesus, Turkey is one of the most breathtaking places I’ve had the privilege to visit. This photo was taken near the Library of Celsus in the Ancient City of Anatolia. I wanted to touch everything." Photo taken by Nicole Hicks from USA.

Brief Local Calls Only

Brief Local Calls Only [ large preview ]
"Sign near the phone at the library." Photo taken by Rich Bernstein from USA.

Shh!

Shh! [ large preview ]
"Sign of silence in a conference room of the library." Licensed: Free. Photo taken by Omar Padilla Bonett from Colombia.

The Words Don’t Fit the Picture

The Words Don’t Fit the Picture [ large preview ]
"An installation art outside of the Vancouver Public Library by Ron Terada." Photo taken by Scott Wu from Canada.

Library

Library [ large preview ]
"The library of our school." Photo taken by Caicai Feng from China.

24Hour Library Street Signage

24Hour Library Street Signage [ large preview ]
"24 Hour Library street sign, above self service vending machines, Newcastle City Library, 2009." License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic. Photo taken by Richard Aird from United Kingdom.

Thank you!

Thanks to all participants for taking their time for preparing and sending submissions for the contest and creating a unique and diversified gallery presented above. We truly appreciate and respect your efforts and your time, folks!

Further Galleries

You may want to take a look at other contest galleries, too:

• Abstract and Weird Signs 1
• Abstract and Weird Signs 2
• Advertising and Promotional Signs 1
• Advertising and Promotional Signs 2
• Corporate Logos and Branding Signs
• “Forbidden” Signs 1
• “Forbidden” Signs 2
• Funny, Clever and Original Signs 1
• Funny, Clever and Original Signs 2
• Funny, Clever and Original Signs 3
• Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 1
• Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 2
• Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 1
• Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 2
• Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 3
• Information and Instructional Signs 1
• Information and Instructional Signs 2
• Library Signs
• Monument and Memorial Signs
• Museum Signs 1
• Museum Signs 2
• Public and State Building Signs 1
• Public and State Building Signs 2
• Road and Street Signs 1
• Road and Street Signs 2
• Road and Street Signs 3
• Road and Street Signs 4
• Road and Street Signs 5
• School and Park Signs
• Shop and Store Signs 1
• Shop and Store Signs 2
• Shop and Store Signs 3
• Street Wayfinding Signs 1
• Street Wayfinding Signs 2
• Street Wayfinding Signs 3
• Street Wayfinding Signs 4
• Train and Airport Signs 1
• Train and Airport Signs 2
• Underground and Metro Signs
• Warning and Danger Signs 1
• Warning and Danger Signs 2
• Warning and Danger Signs 3
• Warning and Danger Signs 4
• Warning and Danger Signs 5
• Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 1
• Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 2
• WC and Restroom Signs 1
• WC and Restroom Signs 2
• Welcome Signs
• Other photos 1
• Other photos 2