Library Renovation Planning and Design
During your career have you ever been tasked with planning and designing the renovation of a library? or a learning space? Library Renovation Planning and Design are exciting challenges. We help iron out the library programming details. Our work leads to improvements in the library’s functionality and accessibility. However, today’s world is also digital and its really complicated sometimes.
When the library is facing challenges such as limited space, what should you do? We provide library utilization studies. We look at the services in the library and outdated infrastructure. We listen to the users. We use our experiences to analyze the technology integration. Our goal is to create a library service plan that addresses the issues and potential enhancements. We want the library’s services to grow for its patrons.
Library Design Management
Over the years we have tested different Space Utilization Assessment tools. We developed a score card / programming spreadsheet that allows us to do a thorough assessment of the current space utilization in the library. Basically, we identify areas that can be optimized for better functionality. We look at arranging bookshelves and displays to modernize the learning environment.
The plan needs to be holistic, creating designated study areas, or adding collaborative spaces where it is natural and organic in design. Contact our Team…
Infrastructure Upgrade
When you evaluate the existing infrastructure in the library it is a perfect time to think about the lighting, HVAC systems, and furniture. We help our clients consider upgrading specialty library service designed elements. These solutions are best practices that improve comfort and efficiency for both patrons and just as importantly library staff.
More info on how to align services – Strengths for Libraries.
Budget and Risk Analysis
Our work is transforming with the advent of AI. We can provide a detailed strategy document based on our own AI trained system. We can do research and integrate with knowledge providing a detailed budget analysis to determine the financial resources require. Our library services research enables cost-effective solutions, new buildings and new services. We help prioritize upgrades based on budget constraints by developing a library master plan.
Technology Integration
We help our clients explore opportunities to integrate technology into the library space. Think about digital catalogs, art installations, AI solutions, self-checkout stations, and interactive displays. We are always researching new technological capabilities. We help streamline library operations and enhance the user experience.
Accessibility Improvements
How can you ensure that the library is accessible when you don’t have the full picture? We develop plans for all types of students and/or all patrons, including those with disabilities.
We have experience integrating accessible ramps, tactile signage, adjustable furniture, and other accessibility features. We want the library to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience.
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Aesthetics and Library Design
Experience helps drive the aesthetics of the library. We know how to deal with historic libraries and spaces that have unique fixtures, fittings and equipment. We can help your library planning and design team. We can help by incorporating elements of modern design, color schemes, and visual appeal. We can help you create a cohesive design theme that reflects the library’s mission and values.
User Feedback
Want to develop a plan to activate your users? We can provide strategies that will help you gather feedback from library patrons and staff. Our combination of surveys, roundtables meetings and interviews create a platform for collaboration. We listen to the users to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points. This research will help your library prioritize renovations or build new libraries that directly address community concerns.
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