The library has become democratised, offering unrestricted access to information without bias related to race, religion, gender, social status, censorship, or nationality. This makes it the ideal institution to pioneer emerging technologies.

In the library, accessibility is not about the lack of availability but rather the inability to find, interpret, understand, analyse, and utilise information resources. Understanding this concept of accessibility enables librarians to equip themselves with the skills necessary to help their clientele overcome obstacles in accessing information. Therefore, the introduction of cutting-edge technologies is best presented to the world through the library.

The library should serve as a hub for advanced technologies, where the general public can have undeniable access to the latest innovations, such as virtual reality, 4D screens, robotics, artificial intelligence tools, 3D printing, simulation centres, and more.

Empirical and anecdotal evidence shows that patrons often prefer using library devices instead of carrying their own gadgets, such as laptops or tablets. The reasons for this vary but may include security, convenience, functionality, and so on. Therefore, library management should seek to augment the library’s finances and budget to acquire top-notch technological devices. Librarians should also be proactive in soliciting funds and seeking donations for advanced technology gadgets from industries.

The library is not dying, nor is the use of its resources. Rather, it is evolving to provide open science, open source, and democratised knowledge to all of humanity, making the superior products of human intellect and scientific discovery accessible to everyone.

Join the movement—advocate for your community, public, school, private, national, and academic libraries. A functioning library reduces crime and builds a healthy nation. Fight for the library cause today. There is no better time than now.