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Are libraries ready for the future? Innovating Library Futures: Metadata, Technology, and the Librarian’s Role in Educational Transformation is a groundbreaking exploration of how libraries are evolving from quiet archives to vibrant engines of digital learning and educational innovation. This book takes readers on a compelling journey through the latest trends in metadata, cutting-edge technologies, and the powerful shift in the librarian’s role—from keeper of books to architect of tomorrow’s knowledge networks. Packed with real-world case studies, expert insights, and visionary strategies, this book reveals how libraries can harness tools like AI, the Semantic Web, cloud platforms, and digital literacy frameworks to transform not only their services but the entire learning experience. Whether you're an educator, librarian, technologist, or policymaker, this is your essential guide to building smarter libraries and empowered learners in a rapidly changing world. The future of education starts here—and it begins in the library.