52. What is the role of the library in the digital age?

There are more than 115,000 libraries in the United States today. But what purpose do they serve when information is so readily available on the internet? How must libraries evolve to remain relevant in the digital age? What can they contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive society? And how can libraries do more to support education throughout the country? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Tracie Hall, executive director of the American Library Association, to discuss the essential role of modern libraries—and how they can best contribute to a more educated, informed, and equitable society.