Hallie Rich

Elevating voices and stories across the library profession

cleveland, ohio, united states

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Specialties: Communications, organizational development

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LJ 150: Faith in the Future | Editorial | Library Journal

This year marks Library Journal’s 150th anniversary. How many media companies can say they have been actively publishing for a century and a half? In an increasingly challenging media landscape, it feels almost miraculous to still be here. This year marks... See more

libraryjournal.com•Hallie Rich•Jan 5, 2026

Got Books? | Editorial | Library Journal

Despite data that only about five percent of media consumers’ time is spent with books and audiobooks, publishing has the conditions to thrive. Earlier this year, David Brooks wrote an editorial in the New York Times lamenting what he describes as the dim... See more

libraryjournal.com•Hallie Rich•Dec 1, 2025

A Small Public Library Honors and Uplifts Its Neighbors | From the Editor | School Library Journal

The Page (AZ) Public Library prioritizes the diverse needs of its community—addressing hunger, digital equity, and social-emotional learning for students—while actively including and recognizing its Indigenous community members. I recently had the opportu... See more

slj.com•Hallie Rich•Nov 20, 2025

Humor, Hope, and the Humble Brag | School Library Journal

What I learned at my first SLJ Summit. | Entering December, our editorial team closes out a busy event season, concluding with the SLJ Summit at Baltimore County Public Library’s Owings Mills Branch. In my first SLJ Summit experience, I was struck by the ... See more

schoollibraryjournal.com•Hallie Rich•Nov 20, 2025

Into Building | Editorial | Library Journal

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to see poet and entrepreneur Wesley “Wallstreet Wes” Robinson perform in a spoken word event at my library. I was inspired by his performance and started following him on social media, where I learned that Wallstreet... See more

libraryjournal.com•Hallie Rich•Nov 6, 2025

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Masters, Information Science at University Of South CarolinaGraduated: 2021

Masters, Information Science at Syracuse UniversityGraduated: 2017

Masters, Information Science at Syracuse University School Of Information StudiesGraduated: 2016

Bachelor Of Arts, American Studies at The College Of WoosterGraduated: 2003

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LJ 150: Faith in the Future | Editorial | Library Journal

Got Books? | Editorial | Library Journal

A Small Public Library Honors and Uplifts Its Neighbors | From the Editor | School Library Journal

Humor, Hope, and the Humble Brag | School Library Journal

Into Building | Editorial | Library Journal

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LJ 150: Faith in the Future | Editorial | Library Journal

Got Books? | Editorial | Library Journal

A Small Public Library Honors and Uplifts Its Neighbors | From the Editor | School Library Journal

Humor, Hope, and the Humble Brag | School Library Journal

Into Building | Editorial | Library Journal