Show Notes:In this conversation, Sam Helmick discusses the upcoming Lib Learn X conference, the evolving role of AI in libraries, and the importance of libraries as community anchor institutions. Links:Info on <a href="https://2025.alaliblearnx.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LibLearnX 2025</a>Sam Helmick’s SocialsBlue Sky:  @samhelmic.bsky.socialInstagram and Twitter:  @GeometricRabbit

Show Notes: In this conversation, Sam Helmick discusses the upcoming Lib Learn X conference, the evolving role of AI in libraries, and the importance of libraries as community anchor institutions. Links: Info on LibLearnX 2025 Sam Helmick’s Socials Blue Sky: @samhelmic.bsky.social Instagram and Twitter: @GeometricRabbit

Show Notes:In this conversation, Sam Helmick discusses the upcoming Lib Learn X conference, the evolving role of AI in libraries, and the importance of libraries as community anchor institutions.&nbsp;Links:Info on <a href="https://2025.alaliblearnx.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LibLearnX 2025</a>Sam Helmick’s SocialsBlue Sky:&nbsp; @samhelmic.bsky.socialInstagram and Twitter:&nbsp; @GeometricRabbit

51. Interview with ALA President Elect Sam Helmick

Since 2021, an unprecedented number of Young Adult books, especially ones with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters, have been removed from libraries across the country. In this podcast, our mission is to provide clarity and context during this period of record-breaking book challenges by discussing banned books. Please join us for our conversations! Books are meant to be read.

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51. Interview with ALA President Elect Sam Helmick

51. Interview with ALA President Elect Sam Helmick