Harnessing the Power of Digital Tools for Professional Tasks in Libraries
L ibraries have evolved over the centuries, adapting to advancements in human civilization and technological innovations. The library, as a concept, has endured from the Stone Age to the digital era, continuously shaping and reshaping itself in response to new tools of writing, communication, and information management. The Evolution of Libraries and Information Carriers · Ancient Era: Clay Tablets · Medieval Period: Papyrus, Parchment · Renaissance: The Discovery of Paper · Modern Age: Magnetic Tape (Audio-Visual Materials) · Baby Boomer Generation: Mainframe Computers · Generation X: Laptops, Hard Drives, Flash Drives · Millennium Era: Cloud Storage · Generation Z: Automation ...