CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA president-elect candidate Andrea Jamison withdraws candidacy CHICAGO - Andrea Jamison, assistant professor of school librarianship at Illinois State University, has withdrawn her candidacy for the American Library Association (ALA) president-elect and Intellectual Freedom Round Table director at large. Her name will be removed from the election ballot, which will b  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society will host a webinar titled "The Power of Learning Your Family History" on April 1, 2025. This virtual event will examine the profound impact of family history research, particularly within the context of Black history in America, offering a discussion on how uncovering the past shapes personal and collective identities. The webinar will highlight the deeply personal journeys of individuals who have explored t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 5 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * GBH Board Elects Martha Minow as Chair, Welcomes New Trustees Boston, Mass. ( Mar. 5, 2025) - Martha Minow, the 300th Anniversary University Professor at Harvard University and former Morgan and Helen Chu Dean and Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, has been elected Chair of the Board of Trustees for Boston public media producer GBH. At the March 4 meeting the board al  more