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…
Academic Libraries and “Creative Disruption”
In response to changing times, colleges and universities will need to update classrooms and spaces on campus. We believe improvement requires a clear understanding of the current situation and the…
Behavioral Guidelines to Consider
How do you figure out how many people can fit in your library? Here are ideas on how to approach learning space occupancy and how you can start applying them.…
Realign Your Library Program: new library space planning recommendations
We need a new pragmatic approach to library service planning; one that focuses on the user experience. We can provide friction-less services with the integration of data, technology and space…
Create a Safe Library Strategy
Human beings have a natural propensity to create new solutions and strategies when the environment changes. For years, we have been promoting self service solutions to libraries. Today, we can…