A Closer Look at Collections in the Age of Covid
As libraries begin to reopen, they look to studies such as those from REALM (Reopening Archives, Libraries and Museums) for guidance. It notes that you need to be careful with…
In a Pandemic, Buildings Need to Breathe
As buildings adapt to remain safe during the pandemic, airflow is a key consideration. For example, hospitals are building negative pressure rooms to increase safety. Other spaces—libraries schools, and universities—might…
Trust, Adaptability and Technology-Rich Zones
According to The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, "If you want to follow a health regime, we may choose to follow some of the practices but not all of them."…
Libraries: Key Partners in Virtual Learning
Academic librarians can play a key role in the adjustment to online learning: they can assist faculty with transferring courses to online (or hybrid) format, and provide collaboration opportunities for…
Technology Needs Assessment: Partnerships in Knowledge
It is certain that the costs of introducing distance learning into education are going to be high. Too many schools are at odds over how to deploy blended learning support…
The Beauty of Structure: Design Thinking Works
Experienced designers know that putting the guardrails on a library design process can stifle the outcome. However, managers on innovation teams generally are not service designers and they don't know…
Library Building in Times of Change
The extend to which historic libraries are able to thrive and succeed as a community resource depends on the kinds of services and opportunities the library builds. Libraries are more…
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The Power of Library Programming in Times of Change
Through our work with public and academic libraries, schools, healthcare corporations, pharmaceutical companies, governments and research labs, we have gained access to vast library science resources and information services knowledge.…
Learning from the past
Programming Library Services with eBooks in mind can challenge our past ways of doing things. However, familiar technologies are sometimes combined with new ones, or used in new ways for maximum…
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Libraries are a Vital Partner in Online Learning
As education technology has evolved over the last decade, many of the software systems were developed without input from the users. As educators become more involved in the development of…