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Focuses on the 29th annual conference of the Popular Culture Association held in late March 1999 in San Diego, California. The issue of scholars specializing in popular culture being stereotyped; How they are not taken seriously in the academic world; The areas of study represented at the conference such as advertising and popular culture research collections; Papers examining the image of the librarian.

The article presents information about topics discussed at Executive Board meetings of the American Library Association (ALA) in San Diego, California in winter 2011. A report from the ALA Young Professionals Task Force, which addresses the needs and recommendations of younger members of the ALA, is discussed. Other topics include the actions of ALA in member engagement, the White Paper on the Future of the Midwinter Meeting, and corporate sponsorships of the ALA.

Information about several topics addressed at the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting 2011, which was held from January 7-11, 2011 in San Diego, California is presented. Topics include the panel "Turning the Page on E-Books," featuring library experts Brewster Kahle, Sue Polanka, and Tom Peters, a conversation between ALA President Roberta Stevens and actor and environmental activist Ted Danson, and the "Our Authors, Our Advocates" library advocacy campaign.

Information about several papers discussed at the American Library, Association's 127th Annual Conference held on June 26 to July 2, 2008 in Anaheim, California. The conference featured Dan Ariely as the keynote speaker with his lecture titled "Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shapes Our Decisions. Topics discussed include the implications of theories and findings for libraries.

Information about the conference on Sustainable Climate Management Strategies that was sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) in Santa Monica, California is presented. It states that there were 15 international experts in preservation, cultural heritage management and environmental control that were invited to share their knowledge and experiences. The conference proceedings feature 12 papers.

Reports that the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace has cancelled an academic conference focusing on the history of former U.S. President Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War. Claim by historians and scholars that the private library is seeking to squelch discussion about the Nixon presidency; Library's call for government support in association with the transfer of the Nixon Presidential Materials collection from a National Archives and Records Administration facility in College Park, Maryland.

Reports that the American Library Association's Rare Books and Manuscript Section will hold its year 2001 preconference in San Francisco, California. Highlights of the conference; Papers, seminars and workshops; Contact information.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium on American librarianship. Several public librarians attended the event held in San Jose, California. Remarks were given by Mary Baykan, "Library Journal" 2007 Librarian of the Year, regarding her advocacy efforts on behalf of the Maryland Library Association. Some of the topics at the symposium workshops were customer service, buildings, literary services, staffing trends and advocacy.

Relates the author's experience at the November 2000 Internet Librarian conference in Monterey, California. View that the Internet is only a human communication device; Irony of networking with business cards; Recognition by the author of his reliance on the print medium and the need for multiple forms of communication with one another.

Highlights the issues discussed during the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association at San Diego, California from January 9 to 14, 2004. Key concerns raised during the meeting; Updates on legislative issues and association businesses; Feature of the annual Newbery/Caldecott and other youth book and media award; Forums and panel discussions held.

Details plans for the American Library Association's Annual Conference, to be held in June, 2001, in San Francisco, California. Division of the event's programs into thematic tracks including advocacy, children and youth, digital library, information access, information services; Description of the exhibit area which includes the so-called Accessibility Pavilion; How California's power problem could affect conference attendees; Program listings.

The article offers news briefs from the Public Library Association (PLA) as of March 2006. Online classes for both Creating Policies for Results and New Planning for Results will begin in March and April. The PLA Spring Symposium will be held from March 1-3, 2007 in San Jose, California.