Public Libraries Embrace Emerging Technology
As the definition of literacy evolves to include digital and technological literacy, libraries are also evolving to include new technologies in their offerings to meet a wide range of community needs.
May 9, 2021 •
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Libraries have long served the role of providing communities with access to important written resources, but patrons are increasingly looking for more than just books.
As community needs evolve, libraries have been forced to evolve alongside, expanding their offerings to include necessary technologies, like Wi-Fi hot spots so people can access the Internet for free. This is often referred to as the “Library of Things,” or LoT.