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Max Greenfield, generative AI, empowering interns

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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT

Max Greenfield

Actor Max Greenfield often did an exercise about conquering fears with the late actor Leslie Jordan. Together, they made lists of their current anxieties. Jordan’s list was always the more entertaining one, Greenfield said.

SESSION COVERAGE

Dallas Purvis, library assistant at San Diego Public Library, and two others

San Diego Public Library, in partnership with the City of San Diego and the nonprofit Media Arts Center San Diego, launched a paid internship program comprising a video production training course. The classes offered hands-on opportunities to pitch a documentary idea, shoot film, interview subjects, and edit in post-production.

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I had the opportunity to thank Carole Boston Weatherford for all her literary contributions! This has been my highlight of #ALAAC24 so far!!! —@LynairMiller
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WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY

Times listed are Pacific.

What comes after the diversity audit? At this program, attendees will learn how to identify policies that support inclusive collections and design a plan that promotes diversity in materials beyond celebration and heritage months. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Monday, July 1.

Panelists will discuss how information professionals have approached generative artificial intelligence (AI) through the services they provide, as well as how to locate and use resources to enhance AI literacy in their communities and find interest groups dedicated to AI issues. 1–2 p.m. Monday, July 1.

From creating native seed libraries to converting landscaping into pollinator-friendly spaces, library workers can promote biodiversity at their institutions even with limited options. This program will cover different pathways to practicing sustainability. 4–5 p.m. Monday, July 1.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Read our roundup of the can’t-miss programs, speakers, awards, and social networking opportunities at this year’s conference.

A table full of food from Mabel's Gone Fishing

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 whet your appetite.

Call Number with American Libraries podcast

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.

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In which San Diego neighborhood can you find the longest family-owned and -operated bookstore? How many people attended last year’s San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books? Where in the city can you find a 7.5-foot-tall Cat in the Hat? Find out in our latest By the Numbers.

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