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…
Safe Library Strategies
Offering library services can be challenge when buildings and spaces are closed. We have visited many libraries around the world and talked with librarians who have worked on self service…
The New Normal: Measuring Libraries for Results
The development of a library technology plan is something every librarian can use to adapt their library service. Most librarians have historically relied on the collection and the use of…
Healthcare Libraries Support the Mission
Over the centuries, the hospital library has evolved as part of a mechanism for providing a service to doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. Healthcare is a data intensive organization that…
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Change generated by current events has forced schools of all types to deliver online education. Today, Google Classroom and Zoom have become a necessity and are ultimately changing the way…
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A Library’s Purpose in Changing Times
A library's purpose will naturally change as cultures and technologies shift. The life cycle of a physical building is typically 20 years, but information technology, web sites, marketing plans and…
When it comes to service planning, making a list is a start.
Imagine walking into a library with digital and print experiences, a place with structured and unstructured experiences. The modern library should offer a space for meetings and events as well…