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CRS Library designs, implements, and manages operational systems that improve workflow, strengthen manufacturer partnerships, and help design teams get more value from their materials libraries.

08/20/2026

A quick reset for this wood sample wall!

We transformed this overflowing collection of samples into a simple, visual system that makes finding what this design team needs faster and easier. No more splinters!

A beautifully organized design library without the upkeep. CRS helps design firms keep samples current, resources access...
08/17/2026

A beautifully organized design library without the upkeep. CRS helps design firms keep samples current, resources accessible and inspiration constantly flowing.

Kinda chic if you ask us!

What if the perfect material is already in your library but no one can find it? 👀🔎In her latest article, CRS Library Fou...
08/13/2026

What if the perfect material is already in your library but no one can find it? 👀🔎

In her latest article, CRS Library Founder/CEO Claire Mattingly explores how better access helps designers make faster, more confident material decisions. Because finding the best materials shouldn't be a scavenger hunt!

👉Read more and follow CRS Library on LinkedIn

08/11/2026

When your library is organized with intention, it supports your entire design process.

But when a library becomes outdated, overcrowded, or difficult to navigate, it can quietly become an operational bottleneck. We help your team create a system that helps your firm work smarter.

Is your materials library working as hard as your team?

😴 National Lazy Day, but make it productive…The easiest way to save time? Stop searching for what should already be orga...
08/10/2026

😴 National Lazy Day, but make it productive…

The easiest way to save time? Stop searching for what should already be organized.

When samples are hard to find, outdated products pile up, and no one knows where things belong, your designers spend less time designing and more time digging.

Your team was hired to design — not organize sample binders.

Less searching.
More creating.

Email us to get started at [email protected]

08/07/2026

Through speaking engagements, industry panels, and conversations with Architecture & Design professionals, Claire shares the importance of creating resource libraries that support the way teams actually work.

The goal remains the same across the board: bring more strategy and purpose to your design library.

Happy Professional Speakers Day to those who share knowledge, spark conversations, and help move our industry forward.

08/06/2026

A materials library without an owner doesn’t stay organized for long.

At first, it’s just a few samples left on a shelf. Then a stack becomes a pile. Then outdated products, duplicates, and misplaced materials start making the library harder to use than helpful.

Before you know it, designers stop walking in — not because they don’t value the library, but because finding what they need feels impossible.

A successful materials library needs more than shelves. It needs strategy, maintenance, and someone who understands how design teams actually work.

That’s where CRS Library | A&D Resource Library Management comes in. We help design firms create organized, efficient resource libraries that support creativity, save time, and keep teams sourcing with confidence.

Ready to transform your library? 👉 [email protected]

08/04/2026

A little day in the life with Claire. 🤍

Every library has a story, and Claire’s favorite part is figuring out how to make it work even better for the designers using it. Every visit is a mix of strategy, creativity, and a whole lot of label maker magic.

Come along for a day of being a design librarian expert!

Is your materials library helping your team—or slowing them down? 👀 Check out Claire’s newest article on LinkedIn to lea...
07/31/2026

Is your materials library helping your team—or slowing them down? 👀 Check out Claire’s newest article on LinkedIn to learn more!

A great library should do more than store samples. It should help designers source faster, stay organized, and focus on what they do best—design.

At CRS Library, we help design firms create functional, efficient libraries that save time, improve workflows, and support better project outcomes.

📩 Ready to rethink your library? Contact us at [email protected] to learn how we can help.

Quick question:
What’s your biggest library challenge? 👇

Last week, we had the chance to spend an incredibly fun evening with our fellow resource library managers in the A&D ind...
07/31/2026

Last week, we had the chance to spend an incredibly fun evening with our fellow resource library managers in the A&D industry. 🚤🏙️

It was a night full of great conversations, shared ideas, and plenty of laughs—all while taking in the beautiful Chicago skyline from the river.

This group deserves a round of applause for keeping the heart of their firms running. Resource libraries are essential, and the people behind them make all the difference.

We can’t wait for more fun times and continued collaboration with this amazing community! 💙

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