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A New Chapter for Civic Learning in Libraries
The Civic Work Already Happening in Libraries—and a Blueprint for What’s Next
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shamichael hallman
Phase II of the Library Bridgebuilding Project Begins
A Collective Effort to Help Libraries Bridge Divides and Foster Belonging
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shamichael hallman
Can libraries truly bridge political divides—and are librarians nonpartisan?
This is part two of my recap from the Next Library Festival.
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My Book, A Missing Chapter, and What I Witnessed in Denmark
My book has been out for just over six months now.
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shamichael hallman

May 2025

From the Stacks to the Soul
A Memorial Day reading roundup filled with reflection, resonance, and really good books.
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shamichael hallman
Seven Links That Gave Me Life—and Pause—Last Week
Rather than share my usual reflections, I wanted to highlight seven links that have stayed with me.
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The Only One: Representation, Libraries, and the Power of Being Seen
January 10, 2025 at 1:52pm.
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shamichael hallman
Preparing the Next Generation of Citizens: What Libraries Can Learn from Campus Civic Initiatives
What colleges and universities are teaching us about civic readiness—and how libraries can carry the work forward.
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shamichael hallman

April 2025

Honoring Tradition, Embracing Innovation: Reflections from the BLK Powerhouse Summit
I was recently invited to be a guest panelist for the BLK Powerhouse Summit — a virtual gathering of Black professionals across the book ecosystem…
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Othering, Belonging, and Targeted Universalism
One of the people who’s really shaped the way I think over the last seven years is john a.
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shamichael hallman
A Civic Love Letter in an Age of Isolation
The Last Great Third Place
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March 2025

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