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The Digital Kingdom – Library Concept
What types of libraries can we envision 10, 20 and 50 years into the future? We have the luxury of being able to look back into the past, to what…
Posted inLibrary Planning Research Space Planning
The library planning equation and the NYPL example – The library of the future is part Bookstore, MakerSpace and Culture House
The Library is still defined as a place that holds knowledge. We noted today that books are still part of the library planning equation. According to Libraries See Opening as…
General Assembly – Learning Center and Library Concept for Start ups
The library is a dynamic space for start-ups as well as individuals. It is a space that combines the physical learning experience with the virtual tools. It is a place…
The Library and Learning in the Age of the MOOC
Planning the future library and learning organization requires new ideas. Concepts that will take advantage of new and different types of learning opportunities. MOOC's ( massive open online courses) are…
Transforming the Library Environment with New Furniture
Howard University is going through a transformation of its Undergraduate Library and Founders Library. The objective is to enhance the capabilities of the libraries as learning spaces. Our team has…
copyright for librarians
The definition of Fair Use recently expanded - implying a new era for libraries. The federal judge oversseeing a major copyright-infringement lawsuit brought last year by the Authors Guild against…
The traditional library model, characterized by vast stacks of books, is no longer sufficient. While physical collections remain important, space must be reallocated to support a wider range of learning activities.
A recent article about JC Penny's transformation into a series of boutiques is noteworthy to library consultants, librarians and architects. The former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson is trying to…
Learning Commons – Touch and Gesture Sensing for the Real World
The learning commons will be an interactive space with technology that allows for instant interactions with knowledge resources. The big challenge today is to make the environment more flexible and…
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Memorandum – Jay K Lucker – Library Consultant
We are sorry to hear that Jay K. Lucker, former director of the MIT Libraries, and nationally known library building and planning consultant, passed away on Sept. 2, 2012. He…
