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School Library Funding

The State of California developed a modern library standards. There is a link below that you can use to learn more about it. The development of library space is key…

acohen November 15, 2011

library technology Space Planning

Library Planning, E-Book Reader, Sales Predicted to Increase

From a library planning and development perspective, the statistics in this article will be of great significance to the development of library buildings in five years. The library built in…

acohen November 13, 2011

Library Planning Research

Collaboration Software and Space for Libraries

There are two types of collaboration software that is changing the ways students use the library. One product is from Media Scape System and the Tidebreak application.

acohen November 10, 2011

Library Planning Research

Innovation in Learning – Space Design for the Future

In the quest to learn as much as we can about technology and learning, the Sydney Centre for Innovation in Learning (SCIL) is an example. We believe education is changing…

acohen September 26, 2011

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

The Economic Value of Library Systems

An economic study developed by the Free Library of Philadelphia in 2010 is a good starting point for anyone who wants to advocate for their library. The Free Library of…

acohen September 15, 2011

Library Planning Research work in progress

Pottermore – example of physical + virtual nature of the book.

The present digital revolution is transforming the functionality of the book. When Harry Potter was first released e-books were a dream. It took wizards to configure and warlocks to navigate…

acohen September 11, 2011

Library Planning Research

Past event: example of consulting work

Oct 4, 2011 – ACA will be facilitating a workshop at Steelcase entitled “THE FUTURE LIBRARY: PHYSCIAL + VIRTUAL. It will be a workshop that focuses on new library services…

acohen September 6, 2011

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues Space Planning

Children’s Library: Example Program for the Future

The BCPL developed a children's library model called Storyville. It was designed to foster early literacy and school readiness skills. It was developed specifically for children birth to five. We…

acohen July 18, 2011

Library Planning Research work in progress

New Ways of Learning Effects Library Design

Technology has impacted the way we use library collections. It has impacted the way we interact in the library building. The landscape of learning has changed so much that we…

acohen July 12, 2011

Library Planning Research

A New Academic Library – House of Knowledge

HOUSE OF KNOWLEDGE KAUST Library Created as the focal point on the new campus, the KAUST library crystallizes the architectural and functional ambitions of a new university. It is a…

acohen July 9, 2011