Technology is not something that sits still and every day there are new technological advancements. Mirah J. Dow (2013) writes “By 2009, the availability of hundreds of thousands of books in electronic format as well as the release of affordable eBook readers…Set the stage for a revolution in the book publishing and distribution” (p. 67).  Dow (2013) believes these new inventions don’t “Threaten the existence of libraries” (p. 67).  Instead librarians are learning how these new technologies can better serve the library and their patrons. Dow (2013) believes these new technological advancements provide libraries access to more information beyond the physical walls of the space.

 

While keeping in mind the importance of implementing new technologies in to a school library, it is also important to not “Cut corners by underpowering your library” (Sullivan, 2011, School Library Journal Online). New school libraries today should plan on having a multitude of new technologies and should even plan on their patrons bringing their own electronics in to the space. Sullivan (2011) lists electronics such as  “Laptops and handheld devices, visual and audio tools, printers, interactive whiteboards, and multimedia equipment” as a few of the electronics used in school libraries today. Electronics need to be charged and making sure your school library has plenty of electric outlets is a must.