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We Reads: The Podcast is Back! Season 2 is here.

We’re back for Season 2 of the We Reads Podcast. Coming up, we’ve got aaaaall the things you loved from Season 1 (book recs galore) mixed with exciting new topics: fanfic!! Children’s books!! And, for the first time, invited guests!

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The House Archives Built is an SAA Award Winner
The House Archives Built is an SAA Award Winner

“The award is given for writing of superior excellence and usefulness in the fields of archival history, theory, and practice.”

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The gallery is now open

Justin Timothy Temple beautifully documented Dorothy Berry and Savannah Wood in conversation about Dorothy’s book, The House Archives Built & Other Thoughts on Black Archival Possibilities, this past April.

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Recording Now Available: The Future of Libraries
Recording Now Available: The Future of Libraries

Watch the recording to learn about the vast responsibilities of the panelists, how to take advantage of their local institutions, and what to keep in mind if you choose to use generative AI.

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