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Is Your Digital System Draining Productivity?

Modern organizations often pride themselves on usage of digital material—but poor management of IT content and digital knowledge resources can actually reduce productivity. Some IT databases are not designed for today's communication needs,…

acohen February 28, 2019

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Modern Libraries: Overlooked No More

Imagine a space that could serve as a launchpad for collaboration and socialization, while also offering resources for students, faculty and researchers. The good news: this space already exists on…

acohen January 25, 2019

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Resolve to Update Your Library

As the relentless march of time and technology continues, libraries must remain vigilant in their pursuit of aligning with the evolving needs of their communities. It is incumbent upon them…

acohen January 7, 2019

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

To Be More Effective, Harness the Power of Data

Data visualization can offer unique insight into a health sciences organization. This important work involves both healthcare professionals and the IT teams that provide communications platforms and support. Recently, we…

acohen December 7, 2018

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Improve the Library, Improve the Community

Libraries have long been the heart of the communities they serve. Eric Klinenberg is a pioneer promoting such social infrastructure as a way to improve lives. As author of Palaces for…

acohen November 29, 2018

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Improve the Perception of Your Library “Brand”

Today, a library "brand" is often supported by a website and an app, in addition to the space. When a library user fails to use the library's website, the library…

acohen November 21, 2018

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Planning a Redesign? Let Human Behavior be Your Guide

For an effective library redesign, let human behavior be your guide. In our work, we have found that people engage in five types of behavior: reflective, social, presentation, collaboration and…

acohen November 8, 2018

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Integrating Library and Learning Center? Careful Planning is Vital

Conventional wisdom says that academic libraries need to provide quiet study space. But our research shows that students benefit from both quiet and collaborative modes of learning. Many academic libraries are…

acohen October 15, 2018

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Save Space and Add More Seats to Your Library

Does your library need to re-balance its print collections? Do you need a small repository to increase the library's seating count? How can libraries increase space utilization and improve service?…

acohen October 1, 2018

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Is Your Library Agile? It Should Be.

"Innovate or fall behind" is a familiar term in the business world; the library services business is no different. Building agility for your library starts with the development of a…

acohen September 12, 2018