Library Planning Consultant

Libraries are a Vital Partner in Online Learning

As education technology has evolved over the last decade, many of the software systems were developed without input from the users. As educators become more involved in the development of…

acohen May 18, 2020

Library Planning Research work in progress

Academic Libraries and “Creative Disruption”

In response to changing times, colleges and universities will need to update classrooms and spaces on campus. We believe improvement requires a clear understanding of the current situation and the…

acohen May 17, 2020

Library Planning Research work in progress

Behavioral Guidelines to Consider

How do you figure out how many people can fit in your library? Here are ideas on how to approach learning space occupancy and how you can start applying them.…

acohen May 11, 2020

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

Realign Your Library Program: new library space planning recommendations

We need a new pragmatic approach to library service planning; one that focuses on the user experience. We can provide friction-less services with the integration of data, technology and space…

acohen May 6, 2020

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues Space Planning

Create a Safe Library Strategy

Human beings have a natural propensity to create new solutions and strategies when the environment changes. For years, we have been promoting self service solutions to libraries. Today, we can…

acohen April 21, 2020

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues Space Planning

Safe Library Strategies

Offering library services can be challenge when buildings and spaces are closed. We have visited many libraries around the world and talked with librarians who have worked on self service…

acohen April 12, 2020

Library Planning Research library technology work in progress

The New Normal: Measuring Libraries for Results

The development of a library technology plan is something every librarian can use to adapt their library service. Most librarians have historically relied on the collection and the use of…

acohen April 1, 2020

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues

Healthcare Libraries Support the Mission

Over the centuries, the hospital library has evolved as part of a mechanism for providing a service to doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. Healthcare is a data intensive organization that…

acohen March 30, 2020

Library Planning Research library technology Social Library Issues

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Change generated by current events has forced schools of all types to deliver online education. Today, Google Classroom and Zoom have become a necessity and are ultimately changing the way…

acohen March 24, 2020

Library Planning Research

A Library’s Purpose in Changing Times

A library's purpose will naturally change as cultures and technologies shift. The life cycle of a physical building is typically 20 years, but information technology, web sites, marketing plans and…

acohen March 20, 2020