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Core Webinar Series: Library Facility Master Planning

CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Library Facility Master Planning." Library leaders with responsibility for one or more buildings continually grapple with aging systems and facilities, while also keeping physical spaces fresh and responsive to evolving service and programming needs. Without a comprehensive plan, a series of small improvements in individual rooms or partial floors can lead to an inconsistent patron and staff experience and inefficient resource use. Additionally, without a master plan, collection management policies intended to free up library space, can make library real estate targets for both desirable and less desirable non-library uses. Administrative support and campus funding requests are better received when presented within the context of a master plan that aligns with campus-wide strategic goals. This series explores the key aspects of a Library Facility Master Plan, from understanding its necessity and initiation to practical insights about conducting a master planning process, along with lessons learned. It features presenters including planners and architects, as well as a wide spectrum of academic library deans, whose experiences will provide useful insights.

Library Facility Master Planning
January 15 - February 5, 2025

The series consists of the following four live webinar presentations:

What is Library Facility Master Planning and Why is it Needed?
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1 - 2:15 p.m. CT
Presenters:
Gili Meerovitch, Principal, Perkins Eastman|Pfeiffer, Los Angeles, CA
Patrick Deaton, Associate Director for Learning Spaces and Capital Management, NC State Libraries, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Jennifer Nutefall, Dean of Libraries and Museums, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Cheryl Gowing, Associate Dean, Library Facilities, Strategic Planning & Organizational Development, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

Having a Seat at the Table: Representation and Participation in the Library Facility Master Planning Process
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1 - 2:15 p.m. CT
Presenters:
Gili Meerovitch, Principal, Perkins Eastman|Pfeiffer, Los Angeles, CA
Carlos Rodriguez, Dean, University Library, California State University-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Kelly Hayes McAlonie, Director of Campus Planning, University of Buffalo, Amherst, NY
Donald Gilstrap, Dean, UA Libraries, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Library Facility Master Planning - Lessons Learned
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 1 - 2:15 p.m. CT
Presenters:
Carlos Rodriguez, Dean, University Library, California State University-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jeff Steely, Dean of Libraries, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Niraj Chaudhary, Dean, Library and Learning Center, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
Jeff Belliston, Senior Associate University Librarian, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Inheriting and Implementing a Library Facility Master Plan by Others: Challenges, Strategies, and Best Practices
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 1 - 2:15 p.m. CT
Presenters:
Claire Stewart, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
Jason Battles, Dean of University Libraries, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Joseph (Joe) Salem, Rita DiGiallonardo Holloway University Librarian and Vice Provost for Library Affairs, Duke University, Durham, NC
Sharon Murphy, Principal, Perkins Eastman|Pfeiffer, Los Angeles, CA

Register for the full four-part series on its registration page.

Four-Part Series Registration Fees:

$174.47 - Core Member
$215.10 - ALA member
$239.00 - Non-member

Individual Webinar Registration Fees:

Core Member: $57.67
ALA Member: $71.10
Nonmember: $79.00

How Do I Purchase Group Registration?

You can register a group by specifying the number of people who will be accessing the webinar during checkout. We offer discounts for webinar based on the number of registrations you specify in checkout. If you are a Core member, you can purchase seats for yourself and your colleagues at the Core discount rate; ALA's new e-Learning store allows you to extend the Core member savings with colleagues at your institution.

Can't attend the live event? No problem! All registrants will receive a link to the recorded session for later viewing at their convenience.

Register online or by phone at 1-800-545-2433 (press 1 to reach our customer service representatives).

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Contact:

Mia Blixt-Shehan

Continuing Education Assistant

American Library Association

Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures

mblixtshehan@ala.org