Library Building Program

Aaron Cohen Associates LTD has been the library program and planning consultants for a wide variety of future orientated library projects; academic, public, school, special, law, medical, corporate and government. Consulting areas include: learning space research, designs for group process, self service operations and automated materials management, logistics, service point, digital asset management, preservation and archives, acquisitions and retention, compact storage, book dispensers, technology and IT services.

During pre-planning, our library consultants will identify the stakeholders. Our professional programmers will methodically measure library environment. For new building projects, our researchers will share future orientated learning space concepts and social learning designs. The outcome will enable you to reflect and initiate new service plans that transform the learning environment. We will deliver scenario planning workshops, resulting in phased options for future investments.

Our team will detail the functional program and provide specialized specifications for library design to determine the right project fit. We will analyze library services and facilities, technology and sustainability options. We will facilitate the building process, clarifying the requirements for capital investments. Our work will provide you with a clear and compelling case for funding the transformation of your library and learning space environment. Contact us-- International Offices.

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:

Reference
Circulation
Collections
Technology
Collaborative work spheres
Program/training spaces
Seating
Staff workspaces
Technical service areas
Storage
Design guidelines
- Lighting
- Acoustics
- Wiring
- HVAC
- ADA
- LEED

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.