Library Planning Consultant

Makerspaces in the Library

The Open Education Database OEDb is tracking the developments of libraries. Back in March, they developed a blog post entitled – a librarian’s guide to makerspaces – stating “making in…

acohen November 8, 2013

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

Library as an Incubator

The idea that a library can be an incubator space and a place for innovation is something many librarians and educators share. We believe libraries can be learning hubs. They…

acohen October 31, 2013

Library Planning Research

E-book Readers, Streaming Media and the Library Plan

The growing demand for e-book readers is changing the way we access books, creating new opportunities for libraries to reach out and find new patrons. According to Pew Internet, the…

acohen October 15, 2013

Library Planning Research Space Planning

The Library Incubator / The New Digital Canvas

We are developing a knowledge base on how to leverage virtual collections in the physical environment. There is a potential to create presentation spaces in the library for both information…

acohen October 2, 2013

Library Planning Research

The Library Incubator / Start a Self Study

It is certain that experience helps a person prepare for change. Our workshops give librarians and academics an opportunity to learn from our planning methodologies. The development of a library…

acohen October 1, 2013

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues work in progress

Developing a Library Incubator

Are there better places to learn on campus or in a community? The library can better serve their community by providing new services and re-vamping existing delivery strategies. According to…

acohen September 30, 2013

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues

Common Core Presents an Opportunity for Libraries

During architectural library planning and through construction, we develop a blue print that defines an overall vision of the desired building to guide its construction. This is includes a needs…

acohen July 25, 2013

Library Planning Research Social Library Issues

Adaptive Infrastructure Design

The library is part of an organic network of learning spaces. At its core, libraries offer the opportunity for growth and knowledge. They are places that spread knowledge with tools…

acohen July 24, 2013

Library Planning Research

Culture house + library – 2013 ALA Annual Program by LLAMA

The culture house is a concept developed by the Danish many years ago to promote the non traditional library. A few years ago, ACA researchers were looking into the idea…

acohen July 9, 2013

Library Planning Research

For libraries, the digital revolution is upending standard methods of service. Increasingly, digital formats are replacing paper formats. Books are still in demand and growing in some sectors; textbooks, fiction…

acohen June 26, 2013