Locksmithing is a small, steady trade, and I've always been proud to know it well. But now locks talk to phones, open with codes, and change every year, and I'm constantly playing catch-up just to stay useful. I spend nights studying gadgets that didn't exist last spring, worried that if I stop for a moment, the trade will move on without me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Fast-changing technology forces you to keep relearning your trade just to stay relevant.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.