Make Your Library More Relevant Than Ever
Even in the digital age, public libraries remain a vital community resource. According to PLA's latest study on user awareness in libraries, 53% of the public see the library as…
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A Golden Opportunity for Knowledge Management
In the knowledge management world, demand for library services are not always directly observable. It's worth emphasizing that digital collections are revealed through the use of communications and technology not…
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Library Standards: Research Links
Librarians around the world continually develop standards for services. We are interested in their assessment techniques as a way of assisting communities that want to model their future library. The…
Library Planning – Knowledge Mapping Using the 5 Modes
A few days ago, one of our senior consultants got a call from a research library in need of a new vision. The library organization structure was outdated and staff/employees…
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Four Reasons to Verify Your Library Program
Every year, libraries pour hundreds of millions of dollars into strategic planning, architectural and interior design efforts. At the beginning of these projects, the team should verify the needs and…
Library Planning Workshop November 3, 2017 – NYC
Join Us Friday, November 3rd from 9am - 4pm - Learn More About Library Planning, Serivces and Design A One Day Workshop to Program Your Library, Develop New Digital Services,…
Vision Lab: Single Purpose Education Buildings are Out
In the education world, libraries are ready to become part of the learning experience. Colleges are trimming the space for open shelving and providing more space for reflective, collaborative and…
The Accessible, Sustainable, and Reusable Research Space
A Library is a place to utilize various forms of learning tools including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), 3D printing and makerspace / hackable zones. The idea is to…
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Library Functions in an Accelerated World
In an age of constant acceleration, Thomas Friedman is a Futurist who sees radical changes in our information landscape. In his book, Thank you for Being Late, he suggests that we need to empower innovation…
The Plausibility of a Virtual Library Concept
Mobile devices once represented a “new frontier” in library service, offering more access and connectivity than ever before. Today, Virtual Reality (VR) applications represent the next wave in libraries. Motion-controlled…
