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020			_a9781642833195 _q(paperback)
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040			_aDLC _beng _erda _cDLC
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050		4	_aZ716.4 _b.H355 2024
100	1		_aHallman, Shamichael, _d1980- _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aMeet me at the library : _ba place to foster social connection and promote democracy / _cShamichael Hallman, Eric Liu, Bridget Marquis.
264		1	_aWashington : _bIsland Press, _c2024.
300			_a1 online resource (206 pages)
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
505			_aIntroduction -- 1: Lonely and Divided -- 2: Creating a Sense of Belonging -- 3: The Library as a Place for All -- 4: Partnering, Volunteering, and Collaborating -- 5: Lessons from Memphis -- 6: Looking Ahead.
520			_a"America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, with troubling effects on our mental and physical health. We live in one of the most divisive times in our history, one in which we tend to work, play, and associate only with people who think as we do. How do we create spaces for people to come together-to open our minds, understand our differences, and exchange ideas? Shamichael Hallman argues that the public library may be our best hope for bridging these divides and creating strong, inclusive communities. While public libraries have long been thought of as a place for a select few, increasingly they are playing an essential role in building social cohesion, promoting civic renewal, and advancing the ideals of a healthy democracy. Many are reimagining themselves in new and innovative ways, actively reaching out to the communities they serve. Today, libraries are becoming essential institutions for repairing society. Libraries have a unique opportunity to bridge socioeconomic divides and rebuild trust. But in order to do so, they must be truly welcoming to all. They and their communities must work collaboratively to bridge socioeconomic divides through innovative and productive partnerships. Drawing from his experience at the Memphis Public Library and his extensive research and interviews across the country, Hallman presents a rich argument for seeing libraries as one of the nation's greatest assets. He includes examples from libraries large and small--such as the Iowa's North Liberty Library's Lighthouse in the Library program to bring people together to discuss important topics in a safe and supportive space, to Cambridge Cooks, an initiative of the Cambridge MA Public Library that fosters social connection by bringing people together over shared interest in food. As an institution that is increasingly under attack for creating a place where diverse audiences can see themselves, public libraries are under more scrutiny than ever. Meet Me at the Library offers us a revealing look at one of our most important civic institutions and the social and civic impact they must play if we are to heal our divided nation"-- _cProvided by publisher.
650		0	_aLibraries _9125760 _xSocial aspects
650		0	_aLibraries and community _9125765
856			_uhttps://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=31877626 _yPresione para acceder al libro en línea.
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