George Lawson Library Planning

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George Lawson Library Planning provides building and operational solutions for public, academic, and special libraries of every size. Mr Lawson has served as a librarian for 32 years: 15 years as a library planner, 12 years as a library administrator, 5 years as a reference librarian.

Mr. Lawson's 200 + library building projects represent extensive experience with new construction, addition/renovation, adaptive re-use, joint-use, space utilization, and historic register facilities. Planning methodology focuses on the broad participation of stakeholders, critical thinking, and a commitment to examine all options as the keys to consensus and success. Projects reflect best practices tailored to meet the specific requirements of the library and its customers. Success is defined by libraries that enable both lifelong learning and effective operation, with flexibility to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Services provided include Building Programming, Needs Assessment, Site Selection, Service Delivery Evaluation, Alternatives Evaluation, Best Practices Assessment, Space Utilization, Feasibility Studies, Architect Selection, and Design Review

Contact Infomation:

George Lawson Library Planning, 1007 Brookridge Avenue Ames, Iowa, 50010 glawson@netins.net 515-232-5679