The future is now! Five transformative trends shaping libraries in 2024: AI integration, chatbots, flexible spaces, and more! liblime.com/2024/08/17/fiv… #FutureLibraries #LibraryTrends #LibLime

CILIP is pleased to share our #FutureLibraries project at the LIBRARIES FOR LITERACIES Conference, organised by IFLA Literacy and Reading section 6-7 September. The event will be live streamed and is free and open for all. Programme & registration: bibliotecaorvieto.it/EasyNe2/archiv…

The #FutureLibraries asks the question: What kind of public library network do we need for social, economic, & industrial development for the rest of the century? We created this toolkit and report to find the answer: cilip.org.uk/page/future-li…

Let’s do this, libraries! ☔️😎 #FutureLibraries #ComeRainOrShine CILIPScotland CILIP

WHAT DOES A UNIVERSITY LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE? We know it's so critical that we underpin our work by looking at strategies, technologies and what's happening in #libraries across the globe. #librarydesign #academiclibraries #futurelibraries linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Loved this interactive pair of workshops on #FutureLibraries toolkit and futures literacy. Lots to take home from CILIP conference! #CILIPConf24

Running through the scenarios that #ComeRainOrShine and the #FutureLibraries toolkit use to build future literacy skills. #CILIPConf24

Waiting on a Student Appointment, so time to give credit to the awesome #videoconferencing setup Lancaster University Library uses for faculty #librarian and learning developer appointments. Although perhaps a little too high quality sometimes, it's been a long week! #futurelibraries

WHAT WILL YOUR LIBRARY DO FOR ME IN THE FUTURE? Let's create fantastic places in which people feel they can just "be", places they own, want, need and can mould for tomorrow's patrons. Let's find a big loud joined up voice and vision! #futurelibraries t.ly/YBJR5

On 28 May 2019, Libby, UP Library's client service robot, started working at the Merensky 2 Library! She was the first client service robot known to be in use in any university library in Africa! #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #UPLibrary #LibraryHistory #futureLibraries

What role does Artificial Intelligence have to play in libraries? This video shows one vision. What do you think? #AI #FutureLibraries #LibraryTech #ArtificialIntelligence #LibraryAI vimeo.com/931105339

10/10 Verdant is a visionary approach to green architecture and the future of libraries, setting a new standard for sustainable development and community engagement. 🌿🏛️ Read more about this innovative project: uni.xyz/journal/verdan… #GreenArchitecture #FutureLibraries

"We are entering the fourth age of libraries” – Singapore libraries’ Chief Innovation Officer #libraries #futurelibraries govinsider.asia/intl-en/articl…

Future libraries in senior homes will redefine reading spaces with 24/7 robotic help, reading pools, and a vast array of digital and hardcopy books. A brighter, more accessible future for our seniors is on the horizon! #FutureLibraries #SeniorWellbeing

COME RAIN OR SHINE - Preparing public libraries for the future in an age of uncertainty. #libraries CILIP #futurelibraries

There's been lots of interest in our #FutureLibraries toolkit and report since we launched last month. Many libraries across the sector are using the tools to future-proof their organisation. Have you downloaded the toolkit and used it with your team yet? cilip.org.uk/page/future-li…

CILIP welcomes this much needed investment in 43 #PublicLibrary services. From our #FutureLibraries work we know that longer term, secure funding is needed to ensure that all communities benefit in the opportunities a high quality service provides. gov.uk/government/new…

Using CILIP's #FutureLibraries work as a launchpad BBC Newsround looked at the future of libraries with children & @JosephACoelho. "In the last decade we've seen around 800 libraries disappear but libraries are still incredibly happening & vibrant places". bbc.co.uk/newsround/av/6…

What kind of public library network will England need to support its social, economic and industrial development to 2040? Download #FutureLibraries report & toolkit. Re-imagine #PublicLibraries in a rapidly changing world. #ACEsupported Arts Council England cilip.org.uk/future-librari…