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Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

Special Libraries: Return on Investment

Return on Investment It's becoming more expensive to operate a special library. According to Wordsrated, 2022 data shows that the average operating expenses per library is $765,715, an increase of…

acohen January 17, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

How People Use Libraries

Changing Library Libraries have evolved over time to adapt to changing societal needs and technology advancements. Today, many libraries have computers and labs where students can do their homework, and…

acohen January 17, 2023

Social Library Issues work in progress

Build a Community for Learning

According to "What is a Community of Practice and How Can We Support It?" technology adoption, knowledge management, and learning have shifted from a cognitive view of learning to a…

acohen January 16, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

Programming Library Interior Spaces

It's important to have clear library planning budget in place to ensure that the library design and aesthetic of the interior spaces is consistent with the overall design of the…

acohen January 12, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

Why should you conduct an organization-wide library assessment?

Conducting an organization-wide library assessment to gather data and input regarding employee demographics, perspectives, and experiences can be a valuable way to understand the needs, concerns, and experiences of your…

acohen January 9, 2023

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

Do you need a Library Workshop?

Library Planning There are many different ways to present and learn from your community, and it is important to consider the audience and the goals of the library planning project…

acohen January 9, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

Strengthen the Library Design Team

Competing to be the Best It is not uncommon for there to be competition or tension between different professionals in the library design and construction fields. However, it is important…

acohen January 6, 2023

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement Is your organization facing a unique opportunity with the arrival of new leadership? With fresh perspectives and approaches, there is potential for positive change and growth. There are…

acohen January 5, 2023

Library Planning Research library technology work in progress

Digital Transformation Consultant

It is important to have a good understanding of the overlapping responsibilities of digital librarians and architects in library design projects. Digital librarians are typically responsible for managing the library's…

acohen January 4, 2023

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

BEGIN A LIBRARY REORGANIZATION, RENOVATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

LIBRARY CONSULTANTS Even at institutions in which the members of the executive committee(s) are very active, the services of one or more library consultants may be quite desirable at an…

acohen December 28, 2022