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Steve Jobs: Strategic Service Priorities for Libraries

Back in 2012, Walter Isaacson wrote an article for HBR entitled "The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve Jobs." One of the key lessons was that creating an enduring organization is…

acohen February 16, 2023

Social Library Issues Space Planning work in progress

Learning Triangle adaptable/digital/physical

Developing adaptable digital learning spaces is a challenge. The Learning Triangle is a communication model that emphasizes the importance of active learning in different settings (adaptable, digital, and physical). The…

acohen February 14, 2023

Library Planning Research

LIBRARY REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATIONS

Financial Requirements In order to develop a realistic budget model for your library or archive, it is important to assess the specific needs and requirements of the project. It is…

acohen February 8, 2023

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues Space Planning

Scoping Revenue and Funding for the Library & Archives

Scoping projects for digitization and storage of the archives helps to address the challenges and opportunities in making library resources more accessible and shareable while preserving the information for future…

acohen February 5, 2023

Library Planning Research

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