I received the following from an IFLA email. I believe that the topic of libraries and learning spaces is "hot" and encourage those who can attend, to do so:
Please share with librarians that may be interested in this program.----- AARON COHEN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS ---- The Library as an Incubator - Learning Spaces Workshop A Special Program @ Steelcase Worklife FRIDAY-- March 22, 2013 -- 4 Columbus Circle -- New York, NY 10019 Our team is constantly thinking about the future of libraries and learning spaces. Each year, we share our library research with librarians, academics, architects and facility planners. This year we will be holding these conversations on March 22, 2013 at Steelcase WorkLife Center in New York City. The one day program will focus on the library as a learning space. We will explore new concepts for library design, interior space planning, strategic planning and fund raising for new projects. You will learn about new planning concepts including: * Service: "Touch Points" * Genius: Consultation Bar * Production: Multimedia Design Center * Learning Circles Join us on this important day - share your plans for your library, join in and discuss the future of libraries and learning spaces. Register at: http://www.acohen.com/workshops.htm Registration is: $195 Training Fee. Has anyone seen this group present before? Would they be appropriate for AJL-NYMA or national? Stephanie (Sara Leah) Gross MSLIS, MATESOL Chair, AJL Mentoring Member, AJL Librarianship and Education Committee Pollack Library Yeshiva University 500 West 185th Street New York NY 10033-3229 212.960.5442 Skype: Stephanie.l.gross http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielgross http://yeshiva.academia.edu/StephanieGross "As we look ahead to the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." - Bill Gates.
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