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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.
Today’s library tip: give your samples a landing zone!
A clearly labeled return area keeps samples from@piling up and finding their way onto the wrong shelf.
Save this tip and follow along for Claire’s next library must!
Save and send to your industry bestie! 🙌
From showroom open houses and architecture tours to networking + design conversations, there is PLENTY happing across the Midwest!
*Event details can change, so confirm availability and registration with each org. ❤️❤️
A beautiful materials library is great but a functional one changes how a design team works.
When materials are easy to find, return and maintain, designers can spend less time searching and more time designing.
That’s the difference between an organized space and an operational system.
How well is your library working for your team?
09/02/2026
We LOVE a beautiful library transformation. 🥰 But the real test isn't installation day, it's three months later.
Can designers still find what they needs?
Are samples being returned correctly?
Are outdated materials removed before clutter takes over again?
A successful design library needs more than shelves and labels. It needs a system designed to last.
We offer library redesign plus ongoing maintenance so your space keeps working LONG after the big reveal. Learn more at CRS-Library.com 👀
Consider your design plans for the week handled 🗓️
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CRS Library | A&D Resource Library Management is here to keep our design community organized, connected and in the know. Which event will we see you at?
08/26/2026
Sometimes, the best business ideas begin with noticing a problem no one else is solving.
After years of visiting A&D firms, Claire Mattingly saw the same challenge again and again: materials libraries were essential to the design process, but no one truly owned the system behind them. That problem became the purpose behind 🤍
“I didn’t start CRS because design firms needed someone to organize their samples. I started CRS because design firms needed someone to take ownership of the system behind them.” — Claire
Read Claire’s full story on LinkedIn 👉
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!
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!
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
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?
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