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We really can only hypothesise what the future library may look like but the truth is we can’t be certain. As technological innovation increases, the likeliness is that the library will still have a sound spot in the school landscape but the nature of it will possibly differ.  I say that with a strong belief that the library can and will evolve with the developing times ahead. Based on the individual schools values and vision, the Teacher Librarian (TL) is the professional in the school setting to make programs and resources readily available for students to engage in and access. The TL will also be the leader to build up enhancement of digital and information literacy skills amongst the teaching staff.

It will continue to be a physical space where students continue to be in and around reading. The nature of which information can be accessed will likely change dramatically but the physically resources such as hard copies of books may be reduced and other equipment such as photography black rooms, media rooms with green screen, interactive SMART technologies introduced and collaborative learning spaces will take precedence. Gone will be the day of a quiet, rigid library but rather an exuberant learning hub teaming with opportunities…which of course I do try to provide in my library now.