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“Librarians are lit!” author Kwame Alexander said to hundreds of enthusiastic library workers attending his June 29 talk. To raucous applause, he joked, “Look, this is not a Taylor Swift concert.”.... READ MORE
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Through the Diverse Librarianship Career Training and Education (DLCTE) program, seniors from Sumner High School (SHS) in St. Louis can intern for nearby St. Louis Public Library (SLPL), learning the ropes of librarianship while getting paid. READ MORE
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Not me crying at the @ala_apala
panel. 😭 It’s so touching to see so many Filipino librarians, writers, and creatives talking about their experiences and being genuinely happy to be in community with each other. @jaenarae
#ALAAC24 —@catladylib
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Too often, board members resist training, assuming their experience adequately prepares them for a role at the library. In this session, attendees will learn board recruitment strategies, the characteristics of a good orientation, and the importance of involving board members in advocacy. 11 a.m.–noon Sunday, June 30.
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Five-time US Gymnastics National Team member and NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Champion Maggie Nichols will discuss her memoir, Unstoppable! The book covers the world of elite gymnastics, including the sex abuse scandal involving physiatrist Larry Nassar and the process of healing and seeking justice. 1–2 p.m. Sunday, June 30.
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From rural areas to big cities, libraries transform lives and strengthen communities by expanding access to resources. Join ALA President Emily Drabinski and four panelists at this celebration of library workers and the work that they do. A presentation of ALA awards precedes the panel. 3:30–5 p.m. Sunday, June 30.
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Read our roundup of the can’t-miss programs, speakers, awards, and social networking opportunities at this year’s conference. READ MORE
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Whether you’re looking for a quick bite between sessions, an abundance of local seafood, or dinner with a bayside view, American Libraries’ San Diego dining guide has something to
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Author and literacy advocate Dave Eggers will accept his 2024 Newbery Medal (for children’s book The Eyes and The Impossible) at the Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Awards Banquet, to be held at Hilton San Diego Bayfront (1 Park Blvd.) at 7 p.m. tonight. American Libraries caught up with Eggers before Annual to talk about the award and defending the freedom to read. READ MORE
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Our latest Call Number podcast episode features segments on San Diego State University’s Surf and Skate Studies Collaborative, the library and archive of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and where to get the best tacos in town. READ MORE
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