Library Planning Consultant

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…

acohen December 13, 2017

Library Planning Research work in progress

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 The library organization structure was outdated and staff/employees…

acohen November 1, 2017

Library Planning Research

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…

acohen October 13, 2017

Library Planning Research Space Planning work in progress

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,…

acohen October 3, 2017

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues

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…

acohen June 19, 2017

Library Planning Research work in progress

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…

acohen June 11, 2017

Library Planning Research

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…

acohen April 14, 2017

Library Planning Research library technology Social Library Issues

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…

acohen March 1, 2017

Library Planning Research

The Analog Library and Architecture that Heals

The library building, once a fortress for knowledge, is ready to undertake a renaissance and change for the better. There’s no question that we’re living in a digital age, but…

acohen November 30, 2016

Library Planning Research

6 ways to improve your learning environment: NYC Workshop, Nov 3

In preparation for our Smart Library Workshop (November 3, 2016, 9:30 am-4 pm), we outlined six steps toward improving your library & learning environment. Many libraries and learning spaces require new space/service requirements,…

acohen October 23, 2016