Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development Open Forum
Sunday Sessions, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Using Academic Library Strategic Plans to Learn About Collection Trends
Sunday Sessions, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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AI Ethics and the Library
Sunday Sessions, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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From Gardeners to Ham Radio: Creative Community Partnerships for Adult Library Programs
Sunday Sessions, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Gap in the Shelf: the Joys and Tough Topics in Middle Grade
Sunday Sessions, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Advocacy for Everyone
Sunday Sessions, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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The TAB Experience Told by Teens
Sunday Sessions, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Author Panel: When Paper Becomes Published
Sunday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Shopping Your Closet: Collection Strategies for a Library in Flux
Sunday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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What's the deal with Dungeons & Dragons?
Sunday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Summer Reading Scrimmage: Strategies for Planning a Structured, Supported, and Fun Summer Program
Sunday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Lisa Varga: From LJ Librarian of the Year to top federal advocate
Sunday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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From shelf reading to a digital bookshelf: AI use in libraries
Sunday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Intellectual Freedom 101: Not Just a Theory
Sunday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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President's Program - Opening with Author Brianna Labuskes
President's Program, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Coffee Talk - Beverages Only, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Monday Coffee/Breakfast, Meeting
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Not Attending
Monday Coffee/Breakfast, Meeting
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Technical Services Round Table Business Meeting
Monday Coffee/Breakfast, Meeting
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DOUBLE SESSION: 2026 Carolyne L. Smith Best Practices Awards Presentations - Part 1
Monday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Inside Students’ Information Literacy Journeys: Connecting Pre-College Experiences to College-Level Expectations
Monday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Make Your Programming Accessible with LAMP
Monday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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YAY GAY: Allying with LGBTQ+ Teens through Library-School Partnerships
Monday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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The 70% Leap: A Blueprint for Transformative Library Advocacy
Monday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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From Gatekeepers to System-Weavers: Librarians at the Center of AI in Education
Monday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Repair and Revive: Hands on Book Repair Basics
Monday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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DOUBLE SESSION: 2026 Carolyne L. Smith Best Practices Awards Presentations - Part 2
Monday Sessions, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Slow Fundraising: A Calmer, More Effective Approach to Sustainable Development
Monday Sessions, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Poetry Writers Groups As Community Builders in Public Libraries
Monday Sessions, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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STEAM Express: Creating an Interactive Science Workshop with Themed Labs for Children
Monday Sessions, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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From Friction to Focus: Overcoming Bully Board Members and Agenda Drift
Monday Sessions, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Outside the Box Outreach!
Monday Sessions, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Understanding Human Trafficking
Monday Sessions, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Cheers to Midcareer! Navigating the Murky Middle of Academic Librarianship
Monday Sessions, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Partnering with Purpose: Tools and Strategies for Effective Library Collaborations
Monday Sessions, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Musical Moments: Early Literacy Music Storytime (with Instruments!)
Monday Sessions, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Family Literacy and Early Learning: where PA Forward® intersects with Civic & Social Literacy and Basic Literacy in Youth Services
Monday Sessions, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Relighting the Fire: a workshop on reenergizing and reengaging long term staff
Monday Sessions, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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From School to Community: Libraries as Lifelong Support Systems for Differently‑Abled Young Adults
Monday Sessions, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Local Authors (Children) - Little Hands Signing in Storytime All Year Round
Monday Sessions, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Not Attending
MONDAY LUNCHES *response required*
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CRD Lunch: Academic Freedom - Vegan Enchiladas (GF)
MONDAY LUNCHES *response required*
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CRD Lunch: Academic Freedom - Seared Herbed Chicken Breast with Polynesian Glaze (GF/DF)
MONDAY LUNCHES *response required*
Carolyn W. Field Award Lunch - Vegan Enchiladas (GF)
MONDAY LUNCHES *response required*
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Carolyn W. Field Award Lunch - Seared Herbed Chicken Breast with Polynesian Glaze (GF/DF)
MONDAY LUNCHES *response required*
Exhibits Grand Opening Strolling Lunch
MONDAY LUNCHES *response required*
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No-Conflict Exhibit Time & Poster Presentations
Monday Poster Sessions & No-Conflict Exhibit Time
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Exhibitor Showcase: Re-Designing Your Library with New Shelving and Furniture
Exhibitor Showcases, 2:25-2:45 PM
Exhibitor Showcase: Enhancing Library Access & Engagement with VariQuest and Visual Communication
Exhibitor Showcases, 2:25-2:45 PM
Exhibitor Showcase: Things you may not think about from a shelving and furniture perspective and how it relates to your project
Exhibitor Showcases, 2:50-3:10 PM
Expanding Who Belongs: Creating Inclusive Academic Library Experiences for Students with Intellectual Disability
Monday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Zen Doodling in the Library: Creative, Low-Cost Mindfulness Programming
Monday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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From Self-Paced to Supercharged: Strengthening Storytimes Through Intentional Practice
Monday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Funding the Future: Grant Opportunities for Pennsylvania Libraries
Monday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Talking With Your Community About AI: A Practical Guide
Monday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Manuscript to Metadata: Digitizing Pre-Revolutionary Papers
Monday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Saving Stories: The Librarians Responsibility to Challenge Censorship
Monday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Visit the Exhibits, 5:15 PM Raffle Drawing
Visit the Exhibits (Raffle Drawing 5:15)
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PA Black Librarians' Caucus Meet and Greet (5:30-6:30 PM)
PA Black Librarians' Caucus Meet & Greet, 5:30 PM
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Public Library Division Business Meeting (5:30 - 6 PM)
Monday Evening PLD Business Meeting 5:30 PM
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Coffee Talk - Beverages Only, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Tuesday Coffee/Breakfast Options
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Not Attending
Tuesday Coffee/Breakfast Options
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SPARK & Friends Breakfast (Consortia Members)
Tuesday Coffee/Breakfast Options
Preventing Soft Censorship in Reader’s Advisory: Strategies for Conversations with Families
Tuesday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Think Outside the Stacks: Creative Outreach That Brings the Community In
Tuesday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Evaluating Youth Services Programs: some low cost and immediate evaluation tools.
Tuesday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Powered by the People: Building Equity-Driven, Community-Led Library Programming
Tuesday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Project Planning and Management in Technical Services
Tuesday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Crafting Safe Spaces: Supporting Women Library Leaders with Caregiving Roles
Tuesday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
From Construction to Community: Challenges and Opportunities in Library Renovations
Tuesday Sessions, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
No-Conflict Exhibit Time & Poster Presentations
Tuesday Poster Sessions & No-Conflict Exhibit Time
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Exhibitor Showcase: Helping Pennsylvania Libraries Reduce Unemployment Costs and Manage Workforce Risk
Exhibitor Showcases, 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
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Exhibitor Showcase: Connecting Communities: Why Libraries Choose T Mobile
Exhibitor Showcases, 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
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Exhibitor Showcase: Bookmobile or Mobile Outreach Vehicle: Most FAQ’s about where to begin and the purchase process.
Exhibitor Showcases, 10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
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Exhibitor Showcase: Book Systems, Inc. (10:35 AM - 10:55 AM)
Exhibitor Showcases, 10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
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Student Success on a Shoestring: Academic Libraries, Student Success, and Shrinking Budgets
Tuesday Sessions, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Stronger Together: Building Productive Library–Municipality Partnerships for Sustainable Community Impact
Tuesday Sessions, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Hosting Teen Artisan Craft Fairs at Your Library
Tuesday Sessions, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Stormproofing the Stacks: Crisis Management for Libraries
Tuesday Sessions, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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From Inner Critic to Inner Leader: How to Work with Your Mind, Not Against It
Tuesday Sessions, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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2026 PA Forward® Adult Literacy Programming Awards
Tuesday Sessions, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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The Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Tool Lending Library
Tuesday Sessions, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Public Library Division Lunch with Kacie Armstrong - Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast*
TUESDAY LUNCHES *response required*
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Exhibits Strolling Lunch
TUESDAY LUNCHES *response required*
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Public Library Division Lunch with Kacie Armstrong - Roasted Spaghetti Squash (GF)
TUESDAY LUNCHES *response required*
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Poster Presentations
Tuesday PM Poster Sessions
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Visit the Exhibits, 1:50 p.m. Raffle Drawing
Visit the Exhibits (Raffle Drawing 1:50 PM)
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What’s the Verdict? A Panel Discussion on Law for Librarians
Tuesday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Library-Based Social Work: An Emerging Practice Advancing Library Services
Tuesday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Everyday Advocacy
Tuesday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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DOUBLE SESSION: Demystifying Human Subjects Research: Tools, Tips, and Confidence for Librarians Part 1
Tuesday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Celebrating Success: Honoring the 125th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Library Association
Tuesday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Really? That's the book you want? Children selecting their own books
Tuesday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Connecting the Commonwealth Through Books: Statewide Resources & Youth Awards from the PA Center for the Book
Tuesday Sessions, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Discovering Discovery Layers: how PA libraries are leveraging technology to showcase resources
Tuesday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Creating Music & Movement Classes That Are In-Demand
Tuesday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Panel Discussion: Beyond the Stacks—Specialized Departments in PA libraries
Tuesday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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DOUBLE SESSION: Demystifying Human Subjects Research: Tools, Tips, and Confidence for Librarians Part 2
Tuesday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Becoming Compliant: A Review of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Standards
Tuesday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Supporting Reluctant Readers Through Scary Stories
Tuesday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Librarian by Day, Comics Advocate by Night: Supporting Comic Creators and Readers
Tuesday Sessions, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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PaLA History Keynote: PaLA Hot Tub Time Machine
Tuesday Keynote, 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Ex Libris Donor Reception (By Invite Only)
Ex Libris Donor Reception, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Not Attending
Wednesday Breakfast Options
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Legislative Breakfast with Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta
Wednesday Breakfast Options
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Marketing and AI: Tools to help you take your Canva Designs to the Next Level
Wednesday Sessions, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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In Your Own Backyard: High Impact, Low Cost Programming for All Ages
Wednesday Sessions, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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A Good Librarian’s Guide to Murder: Youth Programming Related to Murder Mysteries
Wednesday Sessions, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Fun with a Purpose: Creating Teen Programs That Nurture Growth
Wednesday Sessions, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Responding to ICE in the Library
Wednesday Sessions, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Connected to Coverage: How Libraries Can Help Pennsylvanians Access Healthcare
Wednesday Sessions, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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It's only Copy, Right?: How to Navigate the Complex World of Copyright Law for Library Professional
Wednesday Sessions, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Opening Doors, Opening Minds: Libraries and Dementia Friendly Partnerships
Wednesday Sessions, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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From Copy Machine to Community: Zines in Libraries
Wednesday Sessions, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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The Power of Fandoms
Wednesday Sessions, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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From Interview to Archive: Building a Sustainable Oral History Workflow
Wednesday Sessions, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Come Chill Out at PaLA: Introduction to Sensory Social Justice and Literacy
Wednesday Sessions, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Smart Art for Kids – Reinforcing math concepts through the expression of art
Wednesday Sessions, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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From Idea to Execution: A Workshop on Program Design
Wednesday Sessions, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM