Library Planning Consultant

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…

acohen April 1, 2014

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues Space Planning

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…

acohen March 28, 2014

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues Space Planning

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…

acohen March 20, 2014

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues

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…

acohen March 18, 2014

Library Planning Research library technology Social Library Issues

Thinking about libraries in new ways

The library of the future is going to be a collection of activities and books. The book technology may change from being clay tablets to e-books. However, learning activities are…

acohen March 7, 2014

Library Planning Research library technology

Kicking the Tires on MOOC’s and Library Planning

The MOOC's offer unique opportunities to educators, librarians and leaders. They offer a rapid deployment of educational resources, challenging the ways higher education will function in our times. The MOOC's…

acohen February 5, 2014

Library Planning Research

Libraries are Inspiring Places

Libraries are unique cultural and educational places that offer collaborative learning opportunities. The library is a set of service concept(s) that provides opportunities for activity, help and engagement. According to…

acohen February 2, 2014

Social Library Issues Space Planning

Makerspaces in the Library

The Open Education Database OEDb is tracking the developments of libraries. Back in March, they developed a blog post entitled – a librarian’s guide to makerspaces – stating “making in…

acohen November 8, 2013

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

Library as an Incubator

The idea that a library can be an incubator space and a place for innovation is something many librarians and educators share. We believe libraries can be learning hubs. They…

acohen October 31, 2013

Library Planning Research

E-book Readers, Streaming Media and the Library Plan

The growing demand for e-book readers is changing the way we access books, creating new opportunities for libraries to reach out and find new patrons. According to Pew Internet, the…

acohen October 15, 2013