Revista Los Nogales no. 7 - Octubre 2016 | Page 11

A place where students and faculty not only seek information and knowledge , but work together to interpret that information and construct their own knowledge .

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For me , libraries have always been a source of inspiration and deep emotion . They are a place to be alone in thought , to explore the best ideas of humanity , and to meet and learn amongst one ’ s peers . Today , libraries are at the center of the debate of redesigning education for the 21st century . In an era when knowledge is literally at our fingertips , libraries must evolve beyond serving as repositories for texts .
At Los Nogales , we speak of our library as being the center of our campus and of our educational experience . In the coming years we must ensure that the library fulfills that mission even in a new educational context . To do so , we will continue to guide the evolution of our library . Certainly , it will always

A place where students and faculty not only seek information and knowledge , but work together to interpret that information and construct their own knowledge .

be a magical place to find and explore texts . But our library should also be the center of academic discourse . A place

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where students and faculty not only seek information and knowledge , but work together to interpret that information and construct their own knowledge . A place where technology enhances our learning . A place where interdisciplinary projects among departments flourish .
We are incredibly proud of our library , and the incredible staff that welcomes and guides students and faculty every day . Please enjoy this celebration of this special place and their important work . ◉
Ian Crossland Head of School
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