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Which Vision of the Future will best describe your library?

There are good reasons to do a library plan at the end of the year (Join us Dec 13, 2019 @ Steelcase). It is a good time to get plans…

acohen December 3, 2019

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Library Planning Workshop NYC Dec 13, 2019

Join Us Friday, December 13, 2019 from 9:30am - 4pm - at Steelcase Worklife $295 per person - full day workshop, workbook and tour. One Day Workshop to Program Your…

acohen November 20, 2019

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Appreciative Inquiry and Library Planning

Appreciative Inquiry has been described as an affirmative approach to change management. It is a cooperative search for the best parts of the library building, service and organization. It involves…

acohen November 8, 2019

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Demographics and Library Planning

One aspect of developing a space plan is understanding the demographics of a community. A building program comparing present and future space needs is created when we have a good…

acohen October 18, 2019

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Lighting and Functionality

As a library design and programming team, we believe lighting needs to focus on functionality. Lighting designs are a powerful element that shapes uwer experience, influences mood, and supports the…

acohen October 10, 2019

Psychology of Change

The psychology of change is an important aspect of library planning. Dr. Lawrence L. Lippitt notes that Preferred Futuring has “the power to change whole systems; envision the future you…

acohen October 10, 2019

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Add a Programmer to Develop a Next-Level Library

As today’s libraries evolve to meet changing user needs, their spaces must evolve too. Often, project teams need to assemble and perform in a short window of time; this requires…

acohen September 16, 2019

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Wandering Patrons? Signage is the Solution

One of the most frustrating experiences for any library patron is being unsure where to go, be it for services, collections, checkout, or programs. Signage is the solution. A “walkthrough,”…

acohen September 3, 2019

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The Library’s Newest Role: Remote Office

Libraries serve an important role in today’s digital world: they offer a work space for those without a traditional office. Collaboration is a key service used by today’s patrons. Shared…

acohen July 18, 2019

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Considering Library Improvements? Let Patrons Be Your Guide

In spite of ever-advancing technology, libraries must still offer human contact and a fast and easy “customer experience.” People don't want to search endlessly for what they want: the library…

acohen June 13, 2019