21st Century Skills


All libraries and museums—and the people they serve—stand to benefit from becoming more intentional and purposeful about accommodating the lifelong learning needs of people in the 21st century, and doing this work collaboratively in alignment with community needs.

Given the accelerating economic, social, and educational changes of the 21st century, today’s libraries and museums face dramatic shifts in the populations they serve and the communities in which they operate.

At a time when increasingly advanced skills are required for success in life and work, people of all ages are seeking a diverse range of learning experiences to inspire, guide, and enhance their personal and professional lives. Libraries and museums can embrace this opportunity to build on past achievements and chart promising new directions. One of these critical new directions involves developing a comprehensive, purposeful approach around 21st century skills.”  

Museums, Libraries and 21st Century Skills, IMLS, 2009.


From Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills, Institute of Museum and Library Services, pp. 
23-24.

Derived from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework

From Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills, Institute of Museum and Library Services, p. 25.

Derived from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework

From Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills, Institute of Museum and Library Services, p. 24.





Derived from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework