The library as a physical destination has been on my mind for some time. We can all see the challenges to the traditional reasons for maintaining a library facility. A big place to house books seems intuitively less necessary as sources of information are continually easier to access through tablets and mobile phones. A set of quiet rooms with tables and chairs for students to sit and read begins to look outdated as 'digital natives' stop and meet friends anywhere while on their way to class or the gym, using their headphones to filter unwelcome sounds. They find electronic resources through various devices and sort competing stimulations for texting, viewing, watching and finding. Precious square footage designed for shelving books once illustrated the value of the library, but is now eyed for collaborative spaces where librarians and educational partners can enhance learning behaviors that are only started through reading a book. And yet, our library continues to be heavily visited and seriously utilized for gaining new knowledge. More >>>