CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * A library manager's handbook for well-being CHICAGO -- Amidst budget cuts, attempts to ban or restrict books, attacks on library staff online and in-person, and potentially hostile and aggressive patrons, taking care of ourselves and our staff by putting good policies and practices into place is more important than ever. In " Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Hand  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * American Library Association kicks off National Library Week with the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 and the State of America's Libraries Report New data ties majority of library censorship to organized campaigns CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) today released the highly anticipated Top 10 Most Challenged Books List as part of the 2025 State of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Announcing the 2025 Core Election Results CHICAGO--Steve Kelley, Head of Continuing Resources and Database Management at Wake Forest University has been elected President-Elect of Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, a Division of the American Library Association. His three-year term begins at the conclusion of the 2025 ALA Annual Conference and ends at the concl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Congress Makes Moves to Advance a Tax Plan with Sights on End-of-May for President's Desk On Saturday, House Republican Leadership shared an update with House lawmakers on the path forward for a sweeping legislative package being developed through the budget reconciliation process. With the Senate officially passing its version of the budget resolution, the  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 5 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * USA Hockey Names CWENCH Hydration As Sponsor COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (April 3, 2025) - USA Hockey announced a multi-year agreement with CWENCH Hydration to be an official sponsor of USA Hockey and the organization's official hydration partner. "It's exciting to welcome CWENCH to our USA Hockey family," said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey. "It's no secret the import  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 5 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Wilson Announces First Pickleball Sponsorship CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 3, 2025) - Wilson Sporting Goods announced its first official sponsorship in pickleball with the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in a LinkedIn post. "Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is all in on Pickleball," the company said in the announcement. Wilson will be the official paddle and sportswear provider of the U.S.   more