Demand for library services in your community continues to grow as new materials, media and technologies become available. Your library has also become a meeting hall, a study center and after hours performance space. You’re out of space, but economic realism offers no immediate hope for a successful capital campaign or bond issue. Library planning consultants and architects, Buffalo Design, show how wise space planning, new display and material handling systems and some creative thinking can revitalize and extend the life of your existing library without waiting for a major financial investment. This program will showcase design and planning techniques for building in flexibility, expanding collection capacity, adjusting buildings to changing patterns of use and welcoming new technologies, all on a limited budget. Some creative funding ideas that have helped other libraries succeed will also be discussed. Check out www.buffalodesign.com for examples of local libraries on which they have worked.

Sponsored by the 2005 Conference and Buffalo Design

From formal class sessions to drop-in workshops to one-on-one training at the reference desk, instruction constantly occurs in libraries. Changing demographics throughout our state are leading to different audiences for instruction. During this pre-conference, you will learn from academic and public librarians, as well as university professors, who work with diverse populations. The pre-conference will give you insights into the impact of diversity on research along with specific tools that will help you work with adult learners, ESL patrons, and young adult or “Generation Y” students.

Sponsored by ACRL

Underwritten by Blackwell’s Book Services