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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Planning the Academic Library
Our library consultants are focused on the development of the academic library. We believe the academic library is a place for peer and collaborative exchanges. We believe that hybrid and…
