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January 26, 2015 In Beth Holland, Blog, Featured

21st-Century Libraries: The Learning Commons – From Beth Holland

This post first appeared on Edutopia.

From tablets and scrolls to bound books, libraries have cataloged resources and served as a locus of knowledge. Today, they are reinventing themselves as content becomes more accessible online and their role becomes less about housing tomes and more about connecting learners and constructing knowledge. Printed books still play a critical role in supporting learners, but digital technologies offer additional pathways to learning and content acquisition.

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.

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