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Library Design Strategies: 2030

I still believe that we can learn from Covid. But figuring out new design strategies that will incorporate AI will take time - perhaps longer than we expect. That's because…

acohen April 28, 2023

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Library Planning Insights

To effectively leverage data analytics, libraries need to define clear goals and objectives for their data-driven initiatives. The leadership needs to ensure that they align with the library's broader mission,…

acohen April 26, 2023

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Support for Innovative Leadership

Investing in service planning is crucial for libraries to provide innovative leadership and effective service delivery to their communities. Libraries that understand their facilities and resources can communicate with stakeholders…

acohen April 24, 2023

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Collaboration and Collective Thinking Strategies

Collaboration and the power of collective thinking can be a powerful tool for improving libraries. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, libraries can identify new and innovative approaches to…

acohen March 24, 2023

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Libraries Create Mobility

Libraries play an essential role in promoting mobility by providing access to information and resources. Libraries create mobility by enabling people to use the library freely in their personal and…

acohen March 21, 2023

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Build a Co-Design Library Strategy

When we started programming and planning libraries, there was a lot of excitement about library buildings. Then you realize that this process is more than just a library building project. …

acohen March 16, 2023

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Library Star System: Planning & Resource Management

Resource Management You can successfully knit together multiple collections and services into a coherent library. Knitting together multiple collections and reference points into a resilient library requires careful planning and…

acohen March 5, 2023

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Resilient Library Strategies

Successful Collections There are tools and strategies that libraries can use to measure and improve their performance. For example, data analytics can be used to track library usage patterns, identify…

acohen February 27, 2023

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Steve Jobs: Strategic Service Priorities for Libraries

Back in 2012, Walter Isaacson wrote an article for HBR entitled "The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve Jobs." One of the key lessons was that creating an enduring organization is…

acohen February 16, 2023

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Learning Triangle adaptable/digital/physical

Developing adaptable digital learning spaces is a challenge. The Learning Triangle is a communication model that emphasizes the importance of active learning in different settings (adaptable, digital, and physical). The…

acohen February 14, 2023