29% of library leaders highlight the opportunities offered by new technologies as positive.

Libraries are not just community spaces: they are portals to information, education, and everyday resources, from study groups to day care centers. But what does this mean at a time when the communities served by libraries have changed dramatically? If libraries are not prepared to change as much as the world around them, they risk losing relevance or even fading into obscurity.

Above all, libraries have always supported their communities, however their role has evolved over time. As communities change, so do the institutions that serve them. As a result, librarians are tasked with constantly adapting their services, policies, and even their design to respond to these changes in real time. With this need to anticipate and respond to short-term and long-term trends, it is important to review the movements and developments that are shaping the future of libraries.

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