Are school libraries in trouble? Is there an imminent demise going to be happening within the next generation or even the next 10 years? I do not believe so. I would definitely argue that there will be a shift in the role of the school library, but then again I believe that there will be a shift in the role of all types of libraries. Will be in the same direction? Not entirely, but I do believe that technology will be at the forefront of these changes.
School libraries are working towards rolling with these technological punches. They work together with teachers to ensure that students are information literate. Classes require trips to the library to teach these things or even full-on classes being taught in the library on how technology can help students. A simple Youtube search of "school library lessons" brings up several hits from the Edgerton School District and how they are helping their one students be successful at the library. There's also several videos on their about why kids love the libraries in their schools. They love the librarians, the books, the makerspace (if they have one). I think kids' love of their libraries will only increase. Having recently done a little internship at a school library, I can tell you those kids loved their library. They would come and help out the librarian before school, during recess, after school, all so that they could check out 3 instead of the normal 2 books allowed. They were so pleased with themselves too. I don't think school libraries are going anywhere anytime soon.
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