Reimagining Libraries: Building the Future of Learning

Open Mic Life by Stoyana Ivanova

Episode notes

This week on Open Mic Life, guest host Haik Pogosian sits down with Chris Sigaloff, a visionary entrepreneur redefining the concept of libraries. As the founder of a tech-driven library initiative, Sigaloff is at the forefront of designing the "library of the future." Her passion for innovation and access to knowledge stems from her upbringing in a small village, where libraries represented a gateway to privilege, discovery, and opportunity. Today, she is leading a movement to transform these spaces into dynamic hubs for learning, creativity, and community engagement.

What exactly is the library of the future? Sigaloff envisions it as a cutting-edge public space—an incubator for future learning that equips young people with essential skills. More than just a repository of books, this library will be a forward-thinking environment i ... 

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