Library Planning Consultant

Reflecting on Libraries, Sustainability and the Horizon Report

Change Education According to the 2022 Educause Horizon Report, the changes that are taking place in higher education will allow it to better align with the needs of the workforce…

acohen February 2, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

Library Planning & Funding Streams

Designing and space planning for libraries results in funding for the library. Over the years, our clients have used our library consulting services to reach beyond and build a plan…

acohen January 31, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

Library Space Programming: Positive Impact on the Community

What is the impact? Aaron Cohen Associates, LTD prioritizes library user needs. We research how the design and layout of physical library spaces can impact and support the learning process.…

acohen January 27, 2023

Library Planning Research library technology Social Library Issues

The Built Pedagogy Concept

The term "built pedagogy" was first introduced by Torin Monahan (Globalization, Technological Change, and Public Education) to refer to the relationship between the design of a physical space and the…

acohen January 26, 2023

Library Planning Research library technology

Archives Programming and Planning

Do you need to develop a unique, non-traditional learning space? One that provides access to a variety of digital and analog experiences. A few years ago, we developed a metaphor…

acohen January 24, 2023

Library Planning Research library technology work in progress

AI and Library Development

Creating and managing metadata is crucial for enhancing the discovery of resources within an organization. Our library management systems consultancy includes not only the development of a community of practice,…

acohen January 23, 2023

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

Special Libraries: Return on Investment

Return on Investment It's becoming more expensive to operate a special library. According to Wordsrated, 2022 data shows that the average operating expenses per library is $765,715, an increase of…

acohen January 17, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

How People Use Libraries

Changing Library Libraries have evolved over time to adapt to changing societal needs and technology advancements. Today, many libraries have computers and labs where students can do their homework, and…

acohen January 17, 2023

Social Library Issues work in progress

Build a Community for Learning

According to "What is a Community of Practice and How Can We Support It?" technology adoption, knowledge management, and learning have shifted from a cognitive view of learning to a…

acohen January 16, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

Programming Library Interior Spaces

It's important to have clear library planning budget in place to ensure that the library design and aesthetic of the interior spaces is consistent with the overall design of the…

acohen January 12, 2023