CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA's 2023 Canadian Economic Factoids report is now available as a part of the 2023 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. This in-depth report looks at Canadian economic indicators from 2008-2023 and identifies trends impacting the retail markets. In 2023, Canada's economy demonstrated key signs of resiliency amid ongoing recovery from the COVID-1  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), approving a resolution made by the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes outstanding programs, events, and products nominated by AASL Chapters for their support of the school lib  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Title Wave Book Mobile serving students in Carteret County, North Carolina, approving a resolution made by the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes outstanding programs, events, and products nominated by AASL Chapters for their support of t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: A federal appeals court will consider a request this week from the Illinois Department of Corrections to be released from specific, detailed court orders designed to ensure basic, humane and constitutionally-required treatment for more than 250 transgender and gender-diverse people detained at Illinois correctional facilities. The court is being asked to vacate previous court orders   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) invites applications from small and rural libraries for the third round of funding of the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. The initiative will offer 3.5 million in grants to small and rural libraries to increase the accessibility of facilities, services and programs to better serve p  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) Nominating Committee announces a deadline extension for completing the candidate biographical form for the positions of President-elect, Treasurer, and Councilor at Large. Any ALA members interested in being considered for candidacy for these positions have until September 30th to complete the form. All potential nominees must complete t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Event Forge Collaborative Playbook to Address Censorship Challenges and Protect Free Expression The American Library Association (ALA) convened a third Intellectual Freedom Summit in its nearly 150-year history, bringing together national organizations, publishing allies, educational institutions, foundations, authors and other champions of intellectual freedom. The event, w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Play is a state of mind, and a means to have fun, explore wild ideas, and get lost in "the flow." Not only does play make library work more enjoyable and less stressful, it can also help us do our jobs better--while making the library a much more engaging and delightful presence in the community at large. In her new book "The Playful Library: Building Environments for Learnin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library. Funded projects have ranged from "A Resource Guide about Disabilities, Disability Theory, and Assistive Techno  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT -- Choice announces the ninth publication in a series of white papers designed to provide actionable intelligence around topics of importance to the academic library community. The paper "Building an AI Literacy Framework: Perspectives from Instruction Librarians and Current Information Literacy Tools" will provide readers with a better understanding o  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: SYDNEY Four individuals and four technology companies who have demonstrated strong leadership, a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and innovation in the industry are the winners of the 2024 Australia and New Zealand Spotlight Awards presented by the CompTIA Community, the membership arm of CompTIA, the nonprofit trade association and leading IT certification provider for t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Raleigh, North Carolina Doug Nickles, a FedEx Freight technician from East Moline, Illinois, was crowned TMCSuperTech Grand Champion for a second consecutive year here at the American Trucking Associations' Technology and Maintenance Council's National Technicians Skills Competition. "Winning TMCSuperTech is a tremendous achievement and clearly demonstrates Doug's d  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- The Council of State Governments issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2024: Congratulations to these seven alumni of the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development who are part of this year's CSG Toll Fellows Class. * Ohio House Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius Jarrells, BILLD Class of 2022 * Illinois Rep. Anna Moeller, BILLD Class of 2017, and co-chair of the CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference BILLD Steering Committee * Ohio Sen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries," edited by Gena Parsons-Diamond, demonstrating how a variety of libraries have used Project Outcome to make improvements in their practice and highlighting the value the toolkit has brought to institutions and the acade  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: On National Voter Registration Day, also Constitution Day, ALA President Cindy Hohl issued the following letter to library professionals: Dear colleagues, Today is National Voter Registration Day. As president of the American Library Association, I am inspired by the countless ways that libraries foster civic engagement in our communities and proud to be part of a professio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: ALA Members are reminded to volunteer for ALA standing committees for the 2025-2027 term. Serving on an ALA standing committee provides members with opportunities to: Gain valuable professional development and leadership experience Make an impact on key issues and policies within ALA and librarianship Engage with colleagues from various types of libraries across the nation  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news: Illinois REALTORS(R) 2024 President Matt Silver awarded Presidential Medallions to REALTORS(R) Matt Difanis, Kinga Korpacz, Sarah Ware and Deena Zimmerman at the association's Fall Business Meetings in Oak Brook. Outgoing presidents annually award the medallions to people who make significant contributions to the association and the real estate industry. Champaign area REALTOR(R) Matt Difanis of RE/MAX Realty   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news: Illinois REALTORS(R) would like to express its thanks to the 2024 committee chairs and vice chairs who are nearing the end of their terms. These individuals help shape the association's policies, make recommendations to the board and work to advance the association's goals. The full list of committee chair and vice chair appointments are: * Carrie Little, chair; Alice Weinert, vice chair - Affordable Housing & Eco  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * The International Codes are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction for the built environment are safe, sustainable and affordable * * * Washington D.C.- The International Code Council has published the 2024 International Residential Code(R) (IRC(R)) and the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code(R) (I  more