Week 13- Learning Commons

School libraries are a place where students can gather to access information, gain knowledge, and read books.  However, I believe the way in which librarians and students do so has changed and will continue to change.  With the emergence of technology, a library is now a place where information is available with the click of a button.  Students must know the best ways to find information and how to evaluate that information.  Librarians must use the technology and tools at their fingertips to teach students how to do that.  A modern learning commons in a school library will probably give students access to different types of technology.  As teachers and libraries, we must allow students to use this technology independently, but with guidance because many of these technologies can be used for personal use.  Students must be able to use them for educational reasons and with purpose.  These 21st century skills with be beneficial for the future of students and make them career ready.