Creativity

Libraries have consistently been the place where one seeks knowledge and understanding. Librarians have curated and circulated books and other materials to support the continual demand for knowledge. As technology evolves, so does the nature of the library. In the modern age of the Internet and advanced technologies, librarians are encouraging new methods to expand knowledge.

In a library, the patron could:

Explore literature
Music appreciation events
View art from around the world
Explore AI
Participate in various workshops offered by your library. These workshops may include writing, art, music, and video creation.

Below are two videos that demonstrate this shift in the role of libraries, particularly the school library learning commons and innovation center model:

Dr. David Loertscher & Carol Koechlin

21st Century Learning Commons

Superintendent Buddy Berry

Innovation Center & Learning Commons Increase Student Achievement

Creativity

Librarians can help you explore your creativity. Libraries connect you to innovative resources that can spark imagination. The uTEC Maker Model shows the various stages of creativity. When someone uses the inventions of the present and begins to tinker with those inventions, they have the potential to create something new. During this process, you can learn a number of helpful skills as you fiddle, fail, try again, experiment, and finally create something new.