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Anika Noni Rose, bridgebuilding, ALA Council recap

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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT

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Can people disagree on important topics and still be civil to one another? That was the question Tara Susman-Peña, senior technical expert at IREX, posed to attendees at the outset of “Bridgebuilding: Fostering Community Engagement, Dialogue, and Interactions in Libraries,” a July 1 session at the American Library Association’s 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Diego....

SESSION COVERAGE

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It’s no surprise to many library workers that sexual harassment is prevalent in the field. “We know that our profession has had issues going back to the days of Melvil Dewey,” said presenter Candice Benjes-Small, head of research at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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Is it really a library conference if you’re not sitting on the floor of a great, info packed session?! Thanks for your session on Crime Scene Investigation: Gateway to Research from @KatieJMcNamara! #ALAAC24 —@melissacorey
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WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY

Times listed are Pacific.

Tony Award–winning actress and singer Anika Noni Rose, known for voicing Disney princess Tiana in the film The Princess and the Frog, will discuss her forthcoming picture book, Tiana's Perfect Plan. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2.

Join member leaders and division presidents in welcoming incoming ALA President Cindy Hohl. This luncheon follows the Closing Session and includes food and entertainment. Note that this is a ticketed event. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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ALA Council conducted three meetings at Annual to vote on key issues related to the Association’s governance and operations. Check out our recaps of the , , and meetings.

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American Libraries has you covered. Check out our and , featuring segments on San Diego State University’s Surf and Skate Studies Collaborative, the library and , 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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