Preparing Today's Citizens for Tomorrow's Information Society : What Role for Librarians and Document Specialists?

In a world where digital resources are increasingly present and where youth are captivated by technology, librarians and document specialists have no other option but to create a special place for digital resources in order to fulfill their mission. It is no longer possible to ignore the social transformations and the new possibilities offered by digital resources when searching for information, just as it is impossible to remain indifferent to the growing place that artificial intelligence occupies in all sectors of our society, including access to information. This article also underscores the paramount role that librarians and document specialists are called to play in preparing today's citizens for tomorrow's information society. They play a key role in helping each apprentice develop information competencies, to act as a responsible and informed digital citizen, and to contribute to the collective, global intelligence in order to participate in the improvement of tomorrow's society.