CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) Media Expo, approving a resolution made by the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes outstanding programs, events, and products nominated by AASL Chapters for their support of the school librarian profession an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Leaders and experts in government, academic, public and school libraries will converge to present the American Library Association's first in-person event during the United Nations General Assembly. These experts will discuss how libraries are aligned with the goals of the Global Digital Compact from the United Nations. "Libraries Powering the United Nations Digital Compact"  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- The Chicago Teachers Pension Fund issued the following news: During their meeting on September 19, 2024, the CTPF Board of Trustees adopted a resolution affirming CTPF's position as an independent organization. "Since 1895, CTPF has been an independent organization, charged with protecting the retirement security of Chicago's educators," said Board of Trustees President Jeffery Blackwell. "CTPF Trustees are fiduciaries sworn to protect the Fund and its members. T  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- The Chicago Teachers Pension Fund issued the following news: This Fall, CTPF will hold elections for: * Two (2) Teacher Trustees to serve three-year terms from November 2024-November 2027 * One (1) Principal/Administrator Trustee to serve a one-year term from November 2024 - November 2025 Candidate Eligibility Teacher Trustee Candidates for Teacher Trustee must be a CTPF Member, other than a Principal/Administrator, as defined by the Illinois Pension Code (40  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Dear church, The recent national spotlight on Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, clearly has fanned flames of hate and stoked threats of violence. The rhetoric has created discord and mistrust of people who have already suffered civil unrest in their nation and been granted legal protection in the United States. History shows us that this kind of hatred ofte  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Yesterday, the House Committee on Natural Resources voted to send H.R. 8704, bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Reps. Earl. L "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Mary Peltola (D-AK), to the full U.S. House of Representatives for its consideration. The legislation passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 23 to 13. The bill would establish a grant program that prior  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 20 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Vital information on funding opportunities and other federal government initiatives to support information technology (IT) education and training programs will be explored at an upcoming webinar presented by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce. "Roadmap to Navigating and Utilizing Federal Funding" is set for 1:30 p.m. ET Wednesday,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used interview-based methodology to examine the shifting responsibilities and duties of school librarians within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Articles can be accessed for free at www.ala.org/aasl/slr. In the recently   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last week, ahead of the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference in NMMA joined the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) for an evening on the water with Discover Boating. The event featured a fireside chat with NMMA President and CEO, Frank Hugelmeyer and BESLA Chairman Leron Rogers, as well as boat outings and reception. Discover   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: A recent study published in the Journal of Library Administration draws a sobering conclusion: the accelerated exodus of library workers from the profession in the last several years is partially due to strained relationships between staff and their managers. Often, administrators and managers operate within structures that may encourage or enable poor managerial practices.   more