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Aaron Cohen Associates LTD has been the library building and program consultant for a wide variety of sustainable library projects; academic, public, school, special, law, medical, corporate and government. Consulting areas included: LEED, operations and materials management, logistics, self service, digitization, preservation, archives, acquisitions and retention, compact storage, book dispensers, technology and IT services.
During pre-planning, our consultants identify the community's unique and specific library needs. We initiate new service plans with a phased approach and detailed specifications. We analyze library services and facilities, technology and sustainability options. We facilitate building research that became the basis of a clear and compelling case for support. | ||
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Our Library planning research includes an analysis of the library site and distribution of Library services. We study the demographic and geographic area with GIS professionals. We do focus group research and survey communities to find out what they need. We work with the library staff so that they have a say in the development of the building and service environment. We analyze service requirements and Library Standards. We estimate project costs and develop building options for library construction. We support RFP development, bid process, design selection, schematic design review, project schedules and construction budgets. We have vast experience in archival storage: special and unqiue collections. We provide feasibility studies for library buildings. For experienced library service planning contact us. |
Our Library Programs include:
Contact: Library Consultant
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Library buildings’ are going through extraordinary changes. They are transforming from print resources to a "blended environment." That is why it is imperative to develop flexible and sustainable solutions. We can re-image the
Library as Place. Our programming approach includes an assessment of library resources, staff, seating and collection capacities. We offer sustainable options that enables libraries to develop efficient space. We work with librarians, library boards, community planners and leaders. Your strategic plan might require a renovation, reorganization or new addition. We specialize in library buildings, service planning and technology.
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