{"id":6652,"date":"2023-03-16T12:50:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T16:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/?p=6652"},"modified":"2023-11-09T13:46:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T17:46:40","slug":"build-a-co-design-workshop-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/build-a-co-design-workshop-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a Co-Design Library Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we started programming and planning libraries, there was a lot of excitement about library buildings.\u00a0 Then you realize that this process is more than just a library building project.\u00a0 Your library design strategy creates new opportunities for the collection, user seating and technology.\u00a0 You&#8217;re developing service and operational plans in these libraries that you want to last.\u00a0 The library design strategy is more than a building project.\u00a0 It is a set of plans that will result in a series of library operations strategies.<\/p>\n<h2>Co-Design Strategy<\/h2>\n<p>When we were trying to develop a library design strategy for a new library community in New York, why did we make certain choices?\u00a0 How did those choices help us develop our library design strategy? See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/special-libraries-return-on-investment\/\">Special Library Collections Return on Investment Discussion<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>At Aaron Cohen Associates, LTD we create co-design strategies where library communities can engage in the design process.\u00a0 The students and young people can engage in our workshops.\u00a0 The adults can offer their input, and function as part of the design team.\u00a0 The library design process has many team members and each gives us a perspective that adds knowledge to the process.<\/p>\n<h2>Ladder\/Participation<\/h2>\n<p>Sherry R. 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We develop strategies to honor the libraries history, collections and knowledge?<\/p>\n<h2>Library Design<\/h2>\n<p>On the bottom of the Arnstein ladder, there&#8217;s non participation and fake participation.\u00a0 Of course, library design strategies help organizations move toward citizen power.\u00a0 We have found that citizen power requires constant updates and reminders.\u00a0 People are busy.\u00a0 Our library design strategy workshops help us uncover the possibilities through direct input.\u00a0 Our community engagement meetings include library program models that will help them redefine their needs and the library environment in the long term.  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