CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: In conjunction with global legal research service vLex, the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section will launch this week a comprehensive new library of antitrust resources at its 72nd Annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., the largest gathering of competition and consumer protection professionals from around the world. The major upgrade to the ABA Antitrust Digital Library on vLex, called   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The American Library Association (ALA) launched National Library Week with today's release of its highly anticipated annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 and the State of America's Libraries Report, which highlights the ways libraries and library workers have taken action to address community needs with innovative and critical services, as well as the ch  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) has been selected to receive the 2024 ALA/Information Today, Inc., Library of the Future Award. The award, sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and Information Today Inc., annually recognizes innovative planning, application, or development of focused patron support relating to information technology in libraries,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Kevin A.R. King, Director of East Lansing Public Library, has been elected President-Elect of Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, a Division of the American Library Association. His three-year term begins at the conclusion of the 2024 ALA Annual Conference and ends at the conclusion of the 2025 ALA Annual Conference. He will serve one year each as President-Elect, President and Immediate Pas  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Throughout March, Discover Boating, powered by MRAA and NMMA, shared timely content connecting key holidays with boating. In celebration of Women's History Month, Discover Boating's website and social media channels featured "Women Making Waves" in the marine industry, shining a spotlight on their significant contributions. Additionally, in the article "How to Cele  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced the results of its 2024 election. Members elected Dr. Brandy McNeil, Deputy Director, Branch Programs and Services, The New York (N.Y.) Public Library, to the office of 2025-2026 PLA president. Dr. McNeil will serve a three-year term beginning this June, including one-year stints as president-elect (20  more

OAK BROOK, Illinois, April 9 -- The Farm Foundation issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Four agricultural and food leaders have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to economics, animal health, teaching, and plant genetics with a prestigious 2024 Farm Foundation award. In their second year of an expanded slate, the Farm Foundation Awards recognize lifetime achievement and innovation aligned with Farm Foundation's mission to build trust and understanding at the int  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The Illinois CPA Society issued the following news release: With the April 15 tax deadline just a week away, the rush to file your federal and state tax returns is on, but racing through preparation might inadvertently raise some red flags for the IRS or Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) to inspect. Here are four areas to watch when preparing and filing your tax returns. 1: Income Generally, your earned income will be reported to both you and the government o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The International Legal Technology Association issued the following news release on April 8, 2023: ILTA congratulates all the winners of the 2024 Young Professionals to Watch. The Young Professionals to Watch Award is intended to recognize rising young professionals (under 40) in the legal technology industry, including members, ILTA staff, press, partners, and academics. The application questions are intended to demonstrate the candidate's achievements, profession  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Jenna Fryer from Oregon State University to its Board of Directors where she will serve as the Vice President of Events and Experiences. Fryer's term will start on September 1, 2024, and last for one year. IFTSA is a mission-driven or  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Jennie Pu has been named the 2024 winner of ALA's Ernest A. DiMattia Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession. The award, supported by the DiMattia Family, recognizes a librarian who demonstrates leadership in anticipating emerging trends in services, products and technologies that will enhance the library's position in its community. The winner also participates in the life of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- Landmarks Illinois issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Landmarks Illinois, in partnership with Banterra Bank, has provided funding to two preservation efforts in Southern Illinois through the Preserve Southern Illinois Grant Program. The matching grants were awarded to Rendleman Orchards, Inc., in Alto Pass and Artspace 304 in Carbondale. Representatives from Landmarks Illinois and Banterra Bank will be in Alto Pass on Tuesday, April 9 and in Carbo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Loida Garcia-Febo, International Library Consultant, Brooklyn, New York has been awarded the ALA Medal of Excellence Award. This annual award, presented by the American Library Association (ALA) and sponsored by OCLC recognizes creative leadership of high order, particularly in the fields of library management, library training, cataloging and classification, and the tools and techniques of librari  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 (TNSres) -- The American Theological Library Association issued the following news release: The editorial board of Books@Atla Open Press is pleased to announce the publication of Personalizing the Pandemic: Experiences of Theological & Religious Studies Librarians During COVID-19, edited by Megan E. Walsh and Ian Burke. Personalizing the Pandemic offers a snapshot of how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the professional and personal lives of theological and religious s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Raymond Pun, Academic and Research Librarian at the Alder Graduate School of Education in California has been elected 2024-2025 president-elect of the American Library Association (ALA). Pun received 5,611 votes, while his opponent, Sam Helmick, Community & Access Services Coordinator at Iowa City Public Library, received 2,778 votes. Upon learning the outcome of the election, Pun said, "Thank yo  more