The 21st Century School Librarian is no longer just the keeper of the book collection. Technology is transforming the education system and the way children are taught. This article discusses the many roles and issues the teacher-librarian plays in creating a 21st century flexible learning environment. Media Specialist in 21st Century School Libraries The roles discussed in articles written by school librarians Mashriqi (2011), Ballard (2008), and Marcoux (2010) were similar in the strategies needed to run an effective media center today. The common theme was the importance of being able to evaluate what will help the school meet the needs of today's students and link the curriculum with “hands-on” learning experiences. By demonstrating current technology knowledge and skills, the Media Specialist connects the library to teachers, students, administration, and parents with information and resources to promote literacy. Technology integration is achieved using resources that reflect content standards. Focusing on the relationship between educational technology and engaging games for student learning is one way to achieve goals with positive outcomes. Digital Tools Today's school library media specialist applies trends in the use of technology in education to support integration across the curriculum. Being literate in the 21st century involves teaching both “traditional” literacy and how to read and produce the types of texts typical of the emerging information and multimedia age. Benthem (2010) points out that having an effective school library program requires ongoing work. Literacy development impacts student learning through the use of digital technologies, including... middle of paper ......supports the development of emergent literacy skills for young children at risk or with disability. Journal of Early Childhood Education, 36(3), 233-239. Peterson, J. (2011). Finding the focus: Using digital cameras in library programming. Children and libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children, 9(3), 48-51. Poinier, S., & Alevy, J. (2010). Our instructions are important! The data collected from the works of the students cited speak volumes. Teacher Librarian, 37(3), 38-39.Sugar, W., & Holloman, H. (2009). Technology leaders wanted to: Recognize the leadership role of a technology coordinator. TechTrends: Connecting Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 53(6), 66-75. Zabel, D., & Hickey, D. (2011). The reuse evangelist: Taking responsibility for copyright questions in your library. Reference and user services quarterly, 51(1), 9-11.