In our new online course Designing for a Flexible Future, you’ll learn ways to reimagine your library spaces so that they can be quickly adapted to meet the current and future needs or your library and patrons. In our live speaker program, discover the short- and long-term modifications libraries can make to prioritize well-being including changes in furniture choice and layout, and designing meeting rooms, outdoor spaces, and creation spaces.

In a small group workshop facilitated by an experienced librarian, you’ll create a roadmap for your library’s approach to post-Covid spaces, services, and uses. Over 3+ weeks, you’ll get feedback from your facilitator and participate in group discussions. 

The speaker program runs on Wednesdays, May 5, 12, and 19, 2-4PM ET (recordings available) with an ongoing workshop over three+ weeks.

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In This Course, You’ll Learn How To:

• Embrace responsive design to address demand and changing circumstances
• Adapt existing spaces to offer a variety of programming activities and uses
• Build safe, healthy environments that support individuals’ overall well-being Understand how to make decisions about furniture and layouts that support different modes of working and interacting
• Identify short- and long-term strategies and interventions to provide safe and meaningful services
• Create a roadmap for your own library’s approach to post-Covid spaces, services, and uses
• Design inspiring and productive physical spaces by understanding large-scale trends

Check out three of our speakers below:

Emily Puckett Rodgers, Space Design and Assessment Librarian, University of Michigan Library 
Emily will present about Developing Practical and Strategic Designs during our intro session on May 5 at 2PM ET.

Lauren Stara, Library Building Specialist at Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Lauren will present about Healthy Environments: Centering the Senses on May 5 at 3:15PM.

Ruth Baleiko, FAIA, LEED AP, Partner at The Miller Hull Partnership
Ruth will present about Creating and Engaging: Activity and Meeting Rooms on May 12 at 3:00PM ET.

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Group rates are available.
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Contact libraryjournal@edmaker.co for group rates.