Have You Seen It Yet? The Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 Is Here—And It’s Leading the Charge in AI, Literacy, and Intellectual Freedom!

Have you seen it? Have you heard? The Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0 is here—and it’s inspiring librarians everywhere to lead the charge in literacy, innovation, and equity.

This latest version of the nationally recognized framework reflects how school librarians are shaping the future of learning—not just keeping up with change, but leading it.

So, why download it?

It Reflects What’s Happening Now.
Framework 3.0 expands the definition of literacy—spotlighting media, information, digital, news, financial, health, and AI literacies—and gives librarians the tools to guide students as informed, empowered, and responsible learners.

 It Elevates the Role of Librarians in AI Leadership.
As AI transforms education, the framework helps librarians guide their communities in the ethical, responsible, and creative use of artificial intelligence.

It Protects Reading and Empower Learning.
Framework 3.0 reinforces the librarian’s leadership in ensuring equitable access to ideas, stories, and voices—defending intellectual freedom as a foundation of democracy and learning.

It Connects Library Leadership to District Priorities.
From designing collaborative spaces that foster well-being and inquiry to aligning goals with school and district visions, Framework 3.0 helps librarians lead beyond the library walls.

It’s a Tool for Reflection and Action.
Use it to set professional goals, align your work to strategic plans, and advocate for the essential role of your library program in advancing student success.

What Can You Do?

⭐ Download it
⭐ Proudly display it
⭐ Snap a picture and share it on social media
⭐ Tag us @FutureReady and use #FutureReadyLibs

Let’s reach 1,000 downloads in 5 days—and celebrate the incredible work of librarians leading the way into the future.

Supported by our founding partner Follett Content, the Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0 marks a new chapter in the movement to empower every librarian as a catalyst for innovation, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Download the Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 here.

And don’t forget to snap a picture to share!