Work to extend, refurbish and refit a Category B listed building in Glasgow is to go out to tender.

According to Urban Realm, the building will be the new home of the Glasgow Women's Library.

The property in question is currently empty after it was vacated by Bridgeton Library, which has since relocated to the nearby Olympia. As a result, the move allowed a phased relocation of the Women's Library from its current home in the Mitchell.

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The new facility will house an archive collection and museum, as well as hosting events such as film screenings, talks, classes and exhibitions.

The project is being designed by Collective Architecture in partnership with Clyde Gateway.

Commenting on the plans, a Collective spokesperson explained: "The design strategy involves a reading area and mezzanine within the former Main Reading Room resting above a kitchen, informal meeting areas and displays/exhibitions.

"A new archive and storage area will house the permanent collection with workshops space and office areas to ground and first floor.

"Access between levels has been provided via a new glass and metal encased lift tower etched with text."

(JP/CD)