|
Dear Librarians
Library Journal is launching its first Design Institute, an annual one-day, invitation-only think tank that will enable librarians to re-imagine their spaces. Limited to 100 invitees, the seminar is aimed at those who are considering a new building project or renovation, in the fundraising or pre-bond stage, or in the early building process. Librarians will have the opportunity to re-envision elements of their library to address the multi-service needs on the 21st century institution. The seminar will draw on expertise of architects, librarians, designers, and vendors.
Panel: LJ editors, library consultants, designers, vendors, librarians and architects
Attendees: It is open to those who are considering a building project or renovation, in the bond or pre-bond stage, or in early planning. Free for 75-100 librarians.
Date: December 5, 2006
Location: Queens Library at Flushing
41-17 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
(corner of Kissena Boulevard)
Schedule of Activities: Welcome breakfast, registration, lunch, cocktail, 2-3 educational panels, plus group breakout sessions. See agenda below.
Please fill out the information below to be considered for participation:
*All fields required unless otherwise noted.*
|
| 8:00-9:00 | Registration, Breakfast/Networking |
| 9:00-9:10 | Introductions Francine Fialkoff, Editor Library Journal
Panelists and moderators include:
Leslie Burger, ALA President, Director Princeton PL, NJ
Todd Harvey, Beatty Harvey & Associates
Jeffrey Hoover, Tappe Associates
Harry Kendall, BKSK Architects
Peter Magnani, Director of Facilities Management, Queens Library
Elisabeth Martin, MDA designgroup
David Milling, David Milling & Associates
Louise Schaper, Director, Fayetteville PL, AR
Jeffrey Scherer, Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd.
and others
|
| 9:10-10:30 | Building for a Flexible Future:
The issues that impact development, including wireless technology, eco-consciousness, serving boomers and millennials, literacy, creating a sense of place, and more. What's the next big idea?
|
| 10:30-10:45 | Break |
| 10:45-12:00 | Money Makes the World Go Round:
The nitty gritty on politics and funding to move forward, including getting buy in from the politicians and the community, countering preconceived notions about libraries/librarians, and finding the site (if a new facility) and the money.
|
| 12:00-1:15 | Lunch (Possible Speaker) |
| 1:15-1:45 | Surviving Library Construction
Peter Magnani, director of Capital Facilities Management, Queens Library
|
| 1:45-3:00 | Reimagining Your Library
Breakout session for librarians and architects in small groups. Librarians will submit their design problems in advance for group discussion and "design on the fly."
|
| 3:00-3:15 | Break/All Reconvene |
| 3:15-4:45 | Reimaging Your Library Results
Each group will give a brief presentation (by an architect and a librarian) on how they worked through the problem and will display their solutions. |
| 5:00-6:00 | Wrap Up/Cocktail Hour | |
The Library Journal Design Institute is sponsored by:
 David Milling & Assocs./Architects
www.dmaa.com
208 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; 734-913-1010/FAX 734-913-6054; dmilling@dmaa.com
CONTACT David Milling
Library architects, planners, and interior designers. Recent work includes new, expanded, and renovated facilities, including preservation projects. Needs assessment, programming, budgeting, public workshops, feasibility studies, and assistance with funding mechanisms.
 Tappé Assocs., Inc.
www.tappe.com
Six Edgerly Place, Boston, MA 02116; 617-451-0200/FAX 617-451-3899; jhoover@tappe.com
CONTACT Jeffrey M. Hoover, Principal
Tappé is a full-service architectural firm specializing in the planning, programming, design, and technology integration of public and private library facilities. A particular area of expertise is historic renovations.
PSA-Dewberry, Inc.
www.psadewberry.com
7557 Rambler Road, Suite 670, Dallas, TX 75231; 469-232-5200/FAX 469-232-5201; dwrightson@dewberry.com
CONTACT Denelle C. Wrightson A.I.A.
Full service A/E firm offering creative, flexible, functional, Library design expertise in the collaborative planning, building design, interior and thematic design on over 100 new and renovated Library projects.
 BKSK Architects, LLP
www.bkskarch.com
28 W. 25th St., 4th fl., New York, NY 10010; 212-807-9600/FAX 212-807-6405; hkendall@bkskarch.com
CONTACT Harry Kendall, AIA
With expertise in historic preservation, interpretive content, and LEED-certification (including the soon-to-be Platinum-rated Queens Botanical Garden), BKSK offers customized solutions for new and existing libraries.
 Beatty, Harvey & Assocs. Architects
www.bha-architects.com
3 E. 28th St., 6th fl., New York, NY 10016; 212-213-1339/FAX 212-213-1104; todd@bha-architects.com
CONTACT Todd Harvey, Sr. Partner
Beatty, Harvey & Associates is the area’s leading firm in the planning and design of public libraries. Their list of library clients includes over sixty public libraries in the New York region and encompasses new libraries, library additions and alterations to existing libraries of every conceivable type and size.
Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd.
www.msrltd.com
710 S. Second St., 7th fl., Minneapolis, MN 55401; 612-375-0336/FAX 612-342-2216;
amyn@msrltd.com
CONTACT Amy Nash
MS&R has provided architecture and interior design services for more than 100 libraries across the country. Recently completed projects include the new Blair Library, AR, and expansion/renovation of the Mount Prospect Public Library, IL.
|
