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Journalist Michele Norris didn’t have high expectations when she started the Race Card Project in 2010. She had just published a memoir about her family’s complex racial legacy. “At that time, I thought no one wanted to talk about race,” she said. “They’d say that is too tense, it’s too hard, and it wasn’t February.” READ MORE
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Many academic libraries make efforts to support first-generation students (FGS). But many students may not even realize they fall into this category. While examining academic library websites in 2022, researchers Danielle Maurici-Pollock and Rebecca Stallworth noted they found 80 different definitions for FGS. READ MORE
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Ooooo the pride I felt upon overhearing out-of-town librarians (at #LibLearnX24 this weekend) talk about needing to go see @prattlibrary while they’re in Baltimore! 💜📚🖤📚🧡
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Child actor, model, and activist Mia Armstrong will talk about her debut picture book, I Am a Masterpiece!, which chronicles her experiences living with Down syndrome. 11 a.m.–noon Sunday, January 21.
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Presenters from Florida State University in Tallahassee will share their 2023 study that addresses public librarians’ roles in disaster planning. Attendees will learn what makes up a model disaster plan and how to apply one in their libraries. 1–2 p.m. Sunday, January 21.
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School librarians can support educators who want to implement artificial intelligence (AI) in their instruction. In this session, participants will explore AI tools, participate in surveys, and talk with other library workers about this emerging technology. 4–5 p.m. Sunday, January 21.
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Read our roundup of the can’t-miss author talks, celebrations, networking opportunities, and educational programs—including timely sessions on artificial intelligence, intellectual freedom,
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Not sure where to eat in Charm City? Whether you’re hankering for a quick bite, an eclectic experience, or a seafood feast, our dining guide has a restaurant recommendation for you. READ MORE
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George M. Johnson, activist and author of the young adult memoir All Boys Aren’t Blue, will take the stage at 1 p.m. today in the LLX Studio. American Libraries caught up with Johnson during Banned Books Week 2022 to discuss book challenges and the feedback they’ve gotten from teens. READ MORE
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