Sa'i Smart Library Learning Lab

Nationally, schools are unable to cope with the increasing demands imposed upon the teachers and students as the learning systems have not changed. On the other hand, there is an increasing need for librarians to assist curriculum needs in schools and the national education agenda of UAE, of having human talents who are knowledge creators, have sufficient 21st century skills, lifelong learning habits, positive beliefs and behaviors, and knowledge and skills related to STREAM as well as a holistic personality. The role of public libraries could be extended further to work closely with schools in a systemic way that enables both entities to reach another milestone. Schools can establish another supportive educational after-school system to empower teachers and students. A more extensive and rigorous as well as controlled system that all stakeholders, teachers, and parents could share to provide the opportunity for students to be effective knowledge-contributors is planned and shared in this chapter.