Future Ready Librarians® Hub
Since 2016, Future Ready Librarians® has been focused on supporting equitable and accessible student learning through powerful librarianship. As educators, Future Ready Librarians® lead, teach, and support learners both young and old. Embracing change and innovation, Future Ready Librarians teach and promote diverse literacies, integrating engaging digital tools, and collaborating with leaders and colleagues to implement equitable and inclusive learning environments in their libraries and beyond. The Future Ready Librarians® Framework guides and inspires the professional practice of librarians, directly linking the library program to the strategic needs and priorities of schools and districts. Future Ready Librarians challenges librarians, educators, and the community to see school libraries informed by the past, grounded in the needs of the present, and planning for a dynamic future.
Framework 3.0: Leading, Learning, and Literacy for Today’s Schools
The Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 empowers school librarians to lead, teach, and innovate in an ever-changing educational landscape. Updated in 2025 with input from national library leaders, the new framework reflects the evolving role of librarians as champions of literacies, leadership, collaboration, and equity.
With expanded focus areas—including media, digital, AI, and financial literacies—this version provides a practical roadmap to align your library’s goals with district priorities, advocate for impact, and strengthen student success.
Ongoing Professional Learning
Future Ready Librarians®’ professional learning events and webinars are focused on innovative projects, leaders, and ideas. Join us for these deep-dive conversations featuring teacher librarians, educators, and leaders sharing and discussing together.
Support Playbook
A resource for new and veteran librarians designed to help you understand FRL and how to transform your library practice, program, and profession.
Self-Reflection Tool
This tool is designed to help librarians quickly assess their current strengths and areas of growth in relation to the FRL Framework. A simple survey provides a personalized snapshot to help librarians plan for professional and program growth.
Leading from the Library Podcast
Join Future Ready Advisor, Shannon Miller @shannonmiller and her weekly guests as they share stories of how they are tackling the unique issues that are facing school libraries today.
Videos On Demand
Blogs
AI by Design: Putting Humanity First in Teaching
5 Special Ways To Make Digital Literacy Part of Your Back-to-School Night In The Library!
Beyond Clickbait: How Schools Can Foster Media-Savvy Students
Professional Learning Community
Inspired by Future Ready Librarians, this dynamic Facebook group offers sharing, support, and great ideas 24/7.
Stories
Sharing and amplifying stories of success and opportunity are central to Future Ready Librarians. These professional profiles, case studies, and features provide ideas and inspiration for library programs, spaces, and practice.
Additional Resources
Destiny Collections
Library Voice Blog
Padlet
Download the New Framework
The Future Ready Librarians Program is generously supported by Follett Content, a founding sponsor.
