“When every student has the potential to carry a global library on the device in his or her pocket, the role of physical libraries may become even more important, not just a place to house resources, but one in which to create meaning from them. The libraries of the 21st century provide a WELCOMING COMMON SPACE THAT ENCOURAGES EXPLORATION, CREATION, AND COLLABORATION between students, teachers, and a broader community. They bring together the best of the physical and digital to create learning hubs. Ultimately, libraries will continue to inspire students to construct new knowledge and meaning from the world around them.”
“Printed books still play a critical role in supporting learners, but digital technologies offer additional pathways to learning and content acquisition. Students and teachers no longer need a library simply for access. Instead, they require A PLACE THAT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATORY LEARNING and allows for co-construction of understanding from a variety of sources. In other words, instead of being an archive, libraries are becoming a learning commons.”
VISION: to be dynamic centers of learning where our students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information and ideas