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FAQ - Strategic Planning - New Building Projects - Renovation of Existing Building

Do you have a budget for your improvement project?

What methodology will you use to achieve your goals?

How will you uncover potential problems with your library building design?

What is the Net Assignable Square Footage of each element based on your plan?

What are your staff requirements?

How will you design the interior configuration to account for technology?

What services will your library provide?

Is your strategic plan reflective of your library's interior?

Does your master plan match the future mission, vision, and goals of your institution?

Aaron Cohen Associates, ltd library program models are the key. Over the last 35 years, our library user and behavior guidelines have been established. To be relevant, our models also adapt to the needs of the community. We benchmark our findings from historical data and help librarians find the best solution.

Our team can also examine the building using 3D AutoCad architectural plans, if available. We also develop schematic designs and adjust interior details to fit the program model.

Librarians, architects and administrators should be in control of the building project. We can help!

When our team has been called to help and we simplify the plan. We help define a future that supports the community. We work with library managers to determine the facility goals, objectives and strategies. We saved money and time!

School Planning Projects: Harpeth Hall is a good example of how a learning library can help nurture a small community.

District and System Planning Projects: The 52 libraries in Buffalo and Erie County required the best thinkers to develop a better future. Our consultants believed in the system and its overall goals to provide access to its citizens.

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Space Planning Projects: In 1972, we developed the first library report and began to develop component attributes within the library (tables, chairs, computer workstations, tech services, reference, circulation, computer labs, staff offices). We also converted linear feet into square feet dimensions, a planning tool that helped develop effective and efficient use of library space.

Strategic Planning Projects: In 1979, we established the library planning process by authoring two books on Designing and Space Planning for Libraries - R.R. Bowker.

Research Planning Projects: In 1982, we programmed the presidential library for J. Carter. Since then we have programmed bases, research facilities, and governmental departments (Recently: Commerce, FDA, NASA, NAL).

International Planning Projects: In 1988, we started a 14 year relationship to help develop the National Library of Singapore. Since then we have focused on programming libraries for the international community.

Academic Planning Projects: In 1998 we started working with Long Island University. Our eight-year relationship enabled us to develop new library designs including innovations in collaborative workspaces and distance learning classrooms.

Public Library Projects: Each state requires a different set of benchmarks and standards. Our guidelines have been used for nationally for 40 years. Indeed, the Wisconsin standard uses many of our planning definitions.