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The author reflects on the relevance of printed books in light of developments with digital technology. She notes that electronic devices have the ability to store millions of pages worth of text and that printed books are no longer the most efficient way to record, retrieve, and store information. The author believes that printed books are still relevant and highlights the importance of teaching students to be information literate with the use of both print and digital sources.

The article suggests ways on how to become an advocate for students through three teacher-librarian roles that include being an information literacy instructor, a reading advocate and an information management personnel. It mentions the importance of teaching students to learn essential information literacy (IL) and allow for a wide access of information to them. The author relates that it is important for advocates to strive to make students become more enthusiastic readers and problem solvers.

The article offers the author's insights on the emerging trends of digitalization of books and other resources in public libraries. Topics include the Project Gutenberg organization, founded by Michael Hart, the challenges faced by teacher-librarians in organizing digital resources for student access, and the websites that provide access to information, which include Wikipedia, Amazon, and the Internet Public Library.