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Countdown to Better Libraries: 12 Missteps to Avoid (Part 3)
Your library can have updated finishes, modern furniture, and state-of-the-art technology — but if patrons can’t easily enter, navigate, and understand the space, none of that matters.
Too many renovations focus on how a library looks instead of how it works for the people who use it every day. The final four missteps in our “Countdown to Better Libraries” series address the critical areas of access, navigation, inclusivity, and real-world user experience.