CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host a webinar entitled '10 Critical Strategies You Need in Your Job Search Today' on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 1:00pm 2:00pm (Central). Register now for this complimentary webinar. So... you're ready to make a career change maybe take on a different role in your organization, seek a promotion, find work in a dif  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. The grant will cover the expenses of five (5) Black/African American youth or teen services librarians or school librarians/media specialists who work in either public or school libraries. Recipients will receive up to $  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Teachers Association of Baltimore County's (TABCO) Anti Book Banning Committee, 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 s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Committee (IRC) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Subcommittee hosted the first ALA UN in-person event during the United Nations General Assembly 79 (UNGA), and members of the subcommittee advocated for libraries during the assembly. Inspired by library advocacy carried out by the Internationa  more

DARIEN, Illinois, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: For women going through menopause, getting a restful night's sleep can be challenging. In fact, a 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 50% of women aged 45-64 report sometimes, often, or always experiencing sleep disruption due to menopause. During World Menopause Awareness Month, the AASM encourages women to prioritize healthy sleep to promote optimal  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON (September 24, 2024) - A new analysis by the international accounting firm EY (also known as Ernst and Young) for the AHA shows that tax-exempt hospitals and health systems delivered $10 in benefits to their communities for every dollar's worth of federal tax exemption in 2020, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available. This represents an increase from $9   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Serials and continuing resources present a variety of unique challenges in bibliographic management, from special issues and unnumbered supplements to recording the changes that a long-running periodical can experience over time. Ed Jones, a serials authority in the field and a major contributor to the 3R Project, offers updated guidance in the new second edition of "  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last week, the Biden Administration announced it had finalized certain Section 301 tariff increases on imports from China. This has remained a top concern for the industry, and NMMA has joined other stakeholder groups calling upon the administration to take a more targeted approach towards its tariff-first trade policy. In particular, the administration has impos  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Cybersecurity is the top technology priority for the vast majority of organizations, but moving from aspiration to reality requires a top-to-bottom commitment that many companies have yet to make, according to new research released today by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the technology industry and workforce. CompTIA's "State of Cybersecurity 2025" report   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule regulating ballast water was signed on September 20th. The EPA's final rule does not protect the Great Lakes from the threat of invasive species spreading. The EPA's rule is problematic because it exempts existing "Lakers" (vessels that do not leave the Great Lakes) from regulation, and the ballast water discharged from these ships accou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA recently announced the launch of its new Recreational Boating Industry Monthly Data Report , including performance indicators on wholesale and retail sales of new powerboats and outboard engines, economic metrics, and interactive graphs illustrating historical trends. The reports from January to September 2024 are now available for download and will be releas  more

BURR RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The North American Spine Society issued the following news release: During its 39th Annual Meeting, the North American Spine Society (NASS) announced the winners of its 2024 Research Funding Program. These grants and traveling fellowships provide funding for promising projects by qualified investigators in spine care. Since 1989, NASS has funded more than $5.1 million in grants and traveling fellowships for spine-related research. A total of $159,059 was award  more

BURR RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The North American Spine Society issued the following news release: CHICAGO - The North American Spine Society (NASS) has announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 Recognition Awards. Honorees are nominated by their peers for their outstanding contributions to NASS and the field of spine care at large. Three of the awards are named in honor of founding members of NASS who made significant contributions to the organization's early success. Additionally, the   more

BURR RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The North American Spine Society issued the following news release: CHICAGO -- The North American Spine Society (NASS) has released four evidence-based documents for the diagnosis and treatment of adults with vertebral fractures. Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Multidisciplinary Spine Care, led by Charles H. Cho, MD, MBA: - Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults with Neoplastic Vertebral Fractures * Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults with Osteoporotic Verte  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The NMMA announced today the induction of two industry veterans into the NMMA Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Steve Potts, founder and CEO of Scout Boats and Mark Schwabero, retired Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation, will be presented with the 2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Award during the sold-out International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IB  more

BURR RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The North American Spine Society issued the following news release: CHICAGO - The top spine care professionals in the world will descend upon the great city of Chicago this week for the 39th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS). While much has changed in the field in recent years, one constant has been NASS' presence as the top meeting in spine care. There were 1,567 abstracts submitted for this year's meeting, which takes place at McCormi  more