acohen, Author at Library Planning Consultant

7 spatial modes for planning libraries

According to the American Library Association, there are 120,096 libraries in the United States. Although the U.S. is a complex and dynamic country, too many libraries are housed in out-dated…

acohen October 31, 2014

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues

The Library; long lived and adaptable

As libraries come to understand their need for collections, they must recognize that the book can be in many different formats. In a recent article by the Economist, the transformation…

acohen October 23, 2014

Library Planning Research

Planning to Transform Your Library

Innovation has long been the backbone of library science practitioners. We are a library planning firm dedicated to organizational development, space planning and technology programs. Our project research results from…

acohen September 3, 2014

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

Nomads of the Academic Library

At colleges across the county, there are many students and teachers who feel as if they are part of a nomadic tribe rather than being an integrated part of the…

acohen June 10, 2014

Library Planning Research

Building Holistic Library Assessment: Space + Collections = Effective Service

As libraries face the challenge of defining new spaces for students, assessment of collections, especially e-resources, plays a pivotal role in re-configuring spaces and establishing new services. LLAMA MAES and…

acohen June 1, 2014

Library Planning Research library technology

Ceci n’est pas un Livre (this is not a book)

“The manner in which human sense perception is organized, the medium in which it is accomplished, is determined not only by nature but by historical circumstances as well” Walter Benjamin…

acohen April 28, 2014

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues

How Libraries and Learning Theory are Put into Practice

Librarians have the opportunity to guide patrons on their quest for research information, both online and in the stacks, gradually aligning the responsibility of the learning to the learner themselves. Directed…

acohen April 21, 2014

Library Planning Research

Learning About How Libraries Are Changing

It is normal for the community to question whether a library needs to grow, move or be reduced in size. Libraries are transforming from print spaces into learning spaces. The…

acohen April 1, 2014

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues Space Planning

Our vision centers on the library as a vibrant learning ecosystem

As part of our workshops and ongoing research process, we perform ethnographic analysis. This kind of research is invaluable for developing site-specific strategies because it enables participants to share their…

acohen March 28, 2014

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues Space Planning

Libraries Make Cities Stronger

Public Library buildings are local destinations that act as catalysts for urban development. They create opportunities to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods, augmenting both the visual and social…

acohen March 20, 2014