CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA announces applications for third year of the Building Library Capacity Grants CHICAGO -- The American Library Association (ALA) announces the opening of the third year of the ALA Building Library Capacity Grants that will provide grants to public libraries assisting New Americans (immigrants and refugees). Up to sixteen $10,000 grants will be awarded to successfu  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news: * * * Apex Cool Labs Selected as Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge Winner Technologies addressing heat stress showcased at The Future of EHS 2025. ST. LOUIS - The National Safety Council brought together six leading technology providers to showcase their cutting-edge solutions during the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge. The challenge helps organizations address the critical safety concern of h  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Breast-Conserving Surgery Improves Sexual Well-Being Compared to Breast Reconstruction Few patients with breast cancer receive sexual health consultation, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) For women with breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with improved sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction, report  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: [Category: Energy] * * * Candidates for leadership provide statements: ANS Board of Directors With the annual ANS election right around the corner, American Nuclear Society members will be going to the polls to vote for a vice president/president-elect, treasurer, and members-at-large for the Board of Directors. In January, Nuclear News published statements from candidates for vice president/presiden  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Claranet and CompTIA partner to enhance cybersecurity workforce across the UK with vendor-neutral IT certifications LONDON - Claranet, a leading managed service provider, has partnered with CompTIA, Inc., the world's leading provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certification products, to bolster its cybersecurity workforce across the UK. This collaboration is driven by Cl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar - Elevate Your Writing with Artificial Intelligence Powered Assistants CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "Elevate Your Writing with Artificial Intelligence Powered Assistants" on March 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This presentation explores how librarians can use AI-powered writing assistants to improve their professional writing. Attendees will learn how to u  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education continues review of Standard 206 The Council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar met both virtually and in person in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb. 21 to consider matters on its agenda, including recommendations, reports and other issues. The Council took the following actions: Standard 206: The Council is currently in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Cynthia Leitich Smith to deliver 2026 Children's Literature Lecture PHOENIX - Author Cynthia Leitich Smith will deliver the 2026 Children's Literature Lecture. The announcement was made today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience held January 24   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Deadline Extended until March 15th-EBSCO ALA Conference Sponsorship Call for Nomination CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) has extended the nominations for the EBSCO ALA Conference Sponsorship, until March 15, 2025. This annual award, which provides $1,000 for eligible reimbursed expenses, aims to support librarians in attending the ALA's Annual Conferenc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New edition of benchmark records and information management text CHICAGO -- Widely lauded at the field's reference text for both students and RIM professionals, the new third edition of " Records and Information Management," published by ALA Editions, updates its authoritative blend of theory and practice to reflect the field's dynamically evolving environment, includi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New from ACRL - "The Community College Library: Collections and Technical Services" CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " The Community College Library: Collections and Technical Services," edited by Janet Pinkley and Kaela Casey. This book -- the third in ACRL's The Community College Library series, following  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Welcomes New Members in February NMMA is proud to welcome 6 new members in February. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA would like to thank them for driving the association's strategic initiatives to advocate for marine businesses and grow recreational boat  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- Project Lead The Way, an organization that says it develops STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum for use by elementary, middle and high schools, issued the following news: * * * Phillips 66 Expands Middle School STEM Support through Contributions to PLTW Phillips 66 and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced an additional investment of $1 million to support STEM learning for middle school students across the U.S. This continued pa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 21 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Xcel IRP Settlement Enhances Local Clean Energy Saint Paul, MN - On February 20, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the settlement agreement for Xcel Energy's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The settlement represents an important evolution in Xcel's clean energy transition strategy, emphasizing distributed renewable energy, battery storage, and customer sav  more