Ted (2020, March 17). Shamichael Hallman: Reimagining the Public Library to Reconnect the Community. TedxMemphis. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI2CLgq3LLk
Summary: This TED Talk was given by Shamichael Hallman, who explained how the library changed from the 1960s to 2020. Libraries provide not just books to help with reports, but also technology access, public resources, student clubs, all-age programs, and safe spaces. Libraries connect communities; they are a bridge for the many people who come in and use the resources within the library. The library needs to become a safe space for different people to use, and we, as the library, need to change and provide what the community might lack. The library needs to adapt to the community's needs by providing study rooms, first-aid classes, after-school programs, or Summer activities for students. Also, to be aware of the community the library is in, and not to let marginalized communities block others from using the safe space the library provides.
Evaluation: Hallman's statement is correct: public libraries are now the main community centers they were before. Many people from different backgrounds come to the library to use its resources to improve their situation or to participate in a library activity. This is what public libraries are for: helping the community in any way possible and providing resources they can use to improve their living situations or personal lives. Public libraries are safe spaces for the community to socialize with one another and being able to speak freely with everyone.
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