Proven Approaches for Building and Measuring Trust through Community Libraries

This session explores how funders are supporting libraries to build bridges across differences. Attendees will learn about discoveries and recommendations from recently completed pilot projects with libraries to test new social trust measurement tools and different bridge building approaches.  Participants in this session will gain practical insights and tools for fostering connection in their own work.

Speakers: 

  • Phoebe Bierly, Project Director, IREX
  • Shamichael Hallman, Senior Director of Civic Health and Economic Opportunity, Urban Libraries Council
  • Melissa Rhodes Carter, Senior Manager, Community Resiliency, Caring and Connected Communities, Walmart Foundation
  • Jennie Garner, Director, North Liberty Library
Start Date
End Date
Location / Room
302 Beckler, Level 3
Speakers
Conferences
Building Together 2026
Session Type
Peer-Led Session
Foundation Type
Community Foundations
Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations
Family Foundations
Private Foundations
Public Foundations