======Checking Out the Future: Perspectives from the Library Community on Information Technology and 21st-Century Libraries====== The report discusses the future of libraries in the digital age, emphasizing the need for adaptation to new technologies, user-driven services, and collaborative models to remain relevant. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ ^ Quick Facts ^^ |Report location: |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-193/54|source]] | |Language: |English | |Publisher: | American Library Association \\ | |Authors: |Jennifer C. Hendrix | |Geographic focus: |Global | =====Methods===== The research method involved a literature review summarizing perspectives on the future of libraries, focusing on the impact of information technology and the digital revolution on library services, spaces, and professional roles. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Key Insights===== The report explores the impact of digital technology on libraries, predicting changes in information forms, access, and library roles. It suggests libraries must evolve to meet user needs, embrace collaboration, and balance traditional and innovative services. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Additional Viewpoints===== Categories: {{tag>English_publication_language}} | {{tag>Global_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>collaboration}} | {{tag>content_creation}} | {{tag>digital_learning}} | {{tag>digital_revolution}} | {{tag>future_challenges}} | {{tag>futures}} | {{tag>information_access}} | {{tag>information_technology}} | {{tag>librarians}} | {{tag>libraries}} | {{tag>library_adaptation}} | {{tag>library_communities}} | {{tag>library_services}} | {{tag>technological_advances}} | {{tag>user_needs}} ~~DISCUSSION~~