CHICAGO — Tiffany Mair, student assistant at the California State University Braille and Talking Book Library, will serve as the 2011 Emerging Leader for the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies ( ASCLA ). The ALA Emerging …
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jerry Patterson , State Representative, Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Alice T. Perry , …
CHICAGO - The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies ( ASCLA ) invites interested instructors and presenters to submit proposals for online professional development courses and webinars. Beyond the 2011 Virtual Convergence webinar …
TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS UNDER THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 1. Section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act") (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), as added by section 111(a) of the …
CHICAGO — Catherine Kosturski, circulation and reference intern at the Middlesex (N.J.) Public Library, has been selected as the 2011 Emerging Leader for the Reference and User Services Association ( RUSA ). The ALA Emerging Leaders ( EL ) program …
ARLINGTON, VA — December 21, 2010 — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) praised the U.S. House of Representatives today for passing the Food Safety Modernization Act by a vote of 215 to 144. “For the past several months, there …
Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC December 21, 2010 I am pleased by the UN General Assembly’s action today to include sexual orientation in a resolution condemning extrajudicial and summary executions. The …
CHICAGO - All American Library Association ( ALA ) Midwinter Meeting attendees are invited to join us for an exciting and inspiring professional development seminar. As part of its ongoing commitment to enriching its leaders and membership, LLAMA …
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:15 A.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Mr. Feller. Q Thanks, Robert. A few topics, please. On the President’s meeting with the Hispanic Caucus that's going on now, I assume -- MR. GIBBS: Yes. …
CHICAGO —The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies ( ASCLA ) and the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies ( COSLA ) cordially invite Midwinter Meeting attendees to enjoy dessert in the company of colleagues at the ASCLA / COSLA …
December 21, 2010 As Food Safety Bill Crosses Finish Line in Congress, Consumers Union Celebrates Big Victory for Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – A sweeping overhaul of America’s food safety system cleared its final hurdle in …
President Obama and British Prime Minister Cameron talked again today by telephone. The Prime Minister reiterated his condolences on the death of Richard Holbrooke and they agreed on the importance of sustaining our joint efforts on Afghanistan. …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced today the conclusion of the limited sales program covering 403.3 metric tons of gold that was approved by the Executive Board in September 2009 (see Press Release No. 09/310 ). These sales are a central …
Across our Nation, mentors steer our youth through challenging times and support their journey into adulthood. During National Mentoring Month, we honor these important individuals who unlock the potential and nurture the talent of our country …
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding the two House votes she was not present for today due to a flight delay: “Once again the Majority in the House has thwarted regular order with a ‘Martial Law’ procedural …
CHICAGO - ALA Editions announces a new facilitated eCourse on Young Adult Readers’ Advisory Services. Jessica Moyer, an experienced online instructor and a doctoral candidate researching teen reading habits, will serve as the instructor for a …
Contact: Whole Foods Market 512-542-0878 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 20, 2010 - Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling cheese sold in California, Nevada, Washington State and Washington, D.C. that came from its supplier Sally Jackson …
Jeppesen has donated a classroom supply of its C-MAP OceanView office chart and route planning systems to the Merchant Marine Academy of Makedonia (AEN Makedonias) in Greece. The academy is one of Greece's leading institutions for the training …
Today’s decision will help preserve the free and open nature of the Internet while encouraging innovation, protecting consumer choice, and defending free speech. Throughout this process, parties on all sides of this issue – from consumer groups to …
WASHINGTON , D.C. – The American Library Association ( ALA ), the Association of Research Libraries ( ARL ) and EDUCAUSE say the Federal Communications Commission’s ( FCC ) passage of its network (net) neutrality order today is a first step toward …
