NYPL Library Planning – looking toward the future..
The NYPL is a unique library institution with a historical research component as well as a public center of culture in New York. Over the years, the public library has…
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Education for Half the Price
The transformation of education through the use of technology is beginning to intersect with real companies and big money. The high cost of education and the options for sharing online…
The Digital Kingdom – Library Concept
What types of libraries can we envision 10, 20 and 50 years into the future? We have the luxury of being able to look back into the past, to what…
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The library planning equation and the NYPL example – The library of the future is part Bookstore, MakerSpace and Culture House
The Library is still defined as a place that holds knowledge. We noted today that books are still part of the library planning equation. According to Libraries See Opening as…
General Assembly – Learning Center and Library Concept for Start ups
The library is a dynamic space for start-ups as well as individuals. It is a space that combines the physical learning experience with the virtual tools. It is a place…
The Library and Learning in the Age of the MOOC
Planning the future library and learning organization requires new ideas. Concepts that will take advantage of new and different types of learning opportunities. MOOC's ( massive open online courses) are…
Transforming the Library Environment with New Furniture
Howard University is going through a transformation of its Undergraduate Library and Founders Library. The objective is to enhance the capabilities of the libraries as learning spaces. Our team has…
copyright for librarians
The definition of Fair Use recently expanded - implying a new era for libraries. The federal judge oversseeing a major copyright-infringement lawsuit brought last year by the Authors Guild against…
The traditional library model, characterized by vast stacks of books, is no longer sufficient. While physical collections remain important, space must be reallocated to support a wider range of learning activities.
A recent article about JC Penny's transformation into a series of boutiques is noteworthy to library consultants, librarians and architects. The former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson is trying to…