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Library Placemaking Supports Architectural Design

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Published: October 7, 2026 16:10

Library Placemaking as Strategy The library has never been just the building that holds books. It is a homework help center and space for students to learn.  Adults need library… The post Library Placemaking Supports Architectural Design appeared first on…

What do we want to create? Developing a Shared Vision for the Library of the Future

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Published: September 29, 2026 18:20

Developing a Shared Vision for the Library of the Future Every successful library project begins with floor plans, and an opportunity to develop the future.  Basically, start your library planning… The post What do we want to create? Developing a Shared…

What Storytime Builds at the Library

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Published: September 22, 2026 15:49

What Storytime Builds Storytime readings help children’s brains develop the foundational capacities on which all later learning rests: concentration, the ability to focus, imagination, and curiosity. It cultivates social skills,… The post What Storytime…

Five Disciplines for Library Planning

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Published: September 17, 2026 18:48

Five Disciplines for Research Professionals Space is one of the most expensive assets in a research library. It is also one of the least understood.  Space can be physical collections… The post Five Disciplines for Library Planning appeared first on…

Integration for Library Service Deveopment

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Published: September 9, 2026 15:59

Layering operations infrastructure onto the library is an important aspect of modern special library design. Digital integration is part of the process, creating hybrid information ecosystems to serve in the… The post Integration for Library Service…

Measuring Library Transformation in ROI

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Published: September 1, 2026 20:46

Measuring Library Transformation in ROI The library profession has long suffered from a vocabulary problem. We speak fluently in the language of circulation counts, gate tallies, and program attendance.  These… The post Measuring Library Transformation in…

Structured Challenges Developing a Digital Library

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Published: August 28, 2026 19:13

Structured Challenges Developing a Digital Library How do you develop the library of the future? Do you focus on collections? The question sounds simple. It is not. Behind it stand… The post Structured Challenges Developing a Digital Library appeared first…

Architecture of Independent Learning

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Published: August 4, 2026 15:45

Aligning Space, Technology, and Student Success An institution’s physical infrastructure reveals its strategic priorities. When educational organizations prioritize libraries, they design environments that respond directly to student needs, aspirations,…

Integrating Library Infrastructure & Housing, Mixed Use

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Published: July 27, 2026 20:11

Integrating Civic Infrastructure & Affordable Housing The co-location of public libraries, and affordable housing represents fundamental shifts in public library master planning. Cities and Towns are now considering public libraries… The post Integrating…

The Architecture of Participation

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Published: July 21, 2026 15:09

Programming Spaces for Digital Literacy and Creative Production What is library architecture?  How is it different?  What is the architecture of participation?  Basically, its learning about furnishings and objects in… The post The Architecture of…