Aaron Cohen Library Consultant Experience
Despite being just 47 years ago, Aaron Cohen Associates, Ltd has snagged commissions in high-profile library projects that any consulting business in the world would envy. Few firms of a…
Is Your Digital System Draining Productivity?
Modern organizations often pride themselves on usage of digital material—but poor management of IT content and digital knowledge resources can actually reduce productivity. Some IT databases are not designed for today's communication needs,…
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Modern Libraries: Overlooked No More
Imagine a space that could serve as a launchpad for collaboration and socialization, while also offering resources for students, faculty and researchers. The good news: this space already exists on…
Resolve to Update Your Library
As the relentless march of time and technology continues, libraries must remain vigilant in their pursuit of aligning with the evolving needs of their communities. It is incumbent upon them…
To Be More Effective, Harness the Power of Data
Data visualization can offer unique insight into a health sciences organization. This important work involves both healthcare professionals and the IT teams that provide communications platforms and support. Recently, we…
Improve the Library, Improve the Community
Libraries have long been the heart of the communities they serve. Eric Klinenberg is a pioneer promoting such social infrastructure as a way to improve lives. As author of Palaces for…
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Improve the Perception of Your Library “Brand”
Today, a library "brand" is often supported by a website and an app, in addition to the space. When a library user fails to use the library's website, the library…
Planning a Redesign? Let Human Behavior be Your Guide
For an effective library redesign, let human behavior be your guide. In our work, we have found that people engage in five types of behavior: reflective, social, presentation, collaboration and…
Integrating Library and Learning Center? Careful Planning is Vital
Conventional wisdom says that academic libraries need to provide quiet study space. But our research shows that students benefit from both quiet and collaborative modes of learning. Many academic libraries are…
Save Space and Add More Seats to Your Library
Does your library need to re-balance its print collections? Do you need a small repository to increase the library's seating count? How can libraries increase space utilization and improve service?…