Press Releases on February 22, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 22, 2011 - 23:13 GMT

Jason Griffey teaches effective use of Gadgets in Your Library in new ALA TechSource Workshop

CHICAGO - ALA TechSource announces a new workshop: Gadgets in the Library: A Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians with Jason Griffey. From the iPad to eReaders, gadgets are everywhere. As these personal electronic devices become …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 23:12 GMT

Pat Mora to celebrate Día's 15th anniversary in Tuscon, Ariz.

CHICAGO - Award-winning children’s author Pat Mora will join the Association for Library Service to Children ( ALSC ), a division of the American Library Association, for the national kick-off 15th anniversary celebration of El día de los niños/El día …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 23:11 GMT

Nature Happens – Humans Can’t Control Everything, Particularly GE Alfalfa

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Heather By Lisa J. Bunin, Liana Hoodes, Michael Sligh Last week, USDA announced its decision to allow the planting of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready (RR) GM alfalfa without any ongoing monitoring or …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

Serbia: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Seventh and Final Review of SBA

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Albert Jaeger, visited Serbia during February 10–21, 2011, to conduct discussions on the seventh and final review of Serbia’s economic program supported by a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the IMF. …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 22:40 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With Latvian Foreign Minister Girts Valdis Kristovskis

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC February 22, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Before we begin, I’d like to say a few words about the Middle East. The United States continues to watch the …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on February 22, 2011 - 22:40 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks With Latvian Foreign Minister Girts Valdis Kristovskis

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC February 22, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Before we begin, I’d like to say a few words about the Middle East. The United States continues to watch the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 22, 2011 - 22:28 GMT

Let's stand up for Wisconsin workers!

Battleground states video of Firefighter

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 22:19 GMT

Cassandra Kvenild named 2011 Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award winner

CHICAGO – Cassandra Kvenild, assistant librarian in the Reference and Instruction Department at the University of Wyoming Libraries, has been named the 2011 recipient of the Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award. This …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 22:16 GMT

Remarks by the President at Closing Session of Winning the Future Forum on Small Business in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio 2:00 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Please, everybody have a seat. Well, we just completed a wonderful session with many of you, and let me thank you again for your …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 22, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

Edward Swanson selected for Margaret Mann Citation

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) announces that the late Edward Swanson is the recipient of the 2011 Margaret Mann Citation presented by its Cataloging and Classification Section ( CCS ). The award …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

2011 National Bookmobile Day Honorary Chair Audrey Niffenegger advocates for America’s bookmobiles

CHICAGO – Audrey Niffenegger, library supporter and acclaimed author of "The Time Traveler’s Wife," "Her Fearful Symmetry" and the illustrated novel "The Night Bookmobile," will lend her voice in support of America’s …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:36 GMT

Especially for Students: Remarks on Foreign Policy to Students and Professors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC February 22, 2011 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver remarks at the Foreign Policy Briefing for Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Wednesday, February 23 at …

Distribution channels: Education

Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:26 GMT

Clinton Kelly to close ACRL 2011

CHICAGO - Bringing the Association of College and Research Libraries ( ACRL ) conference to a close on Saturday, April 2 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., is renowned fashion expert and author Clinton Kelly. Dedicated solely to meeting the interests of …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:23 GMT

Tiffany Shlain to present opening keynote at ACRL 2011

CHICAGO – Award-winning filmmaker, artist, internet pioneer and activist, Tiffany Shlain, will kick off the Association of College and Research Libraries ( ACRL ) conference (March 30 – April 2 in Philadelphia) as the opening keynote speaker from 4 – 5 …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:21 GMT

Piercy Award to Marielle Veve

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) has named Marielle Veve, cataloging and metadata librarian and interim metadata leader at Hodges Library, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., the winner of the …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:19 GMT

Raj Patel to deliver keynote session at ACRL 2011

CHICAGO – Raj Patel, activist, academic and author, will be the keynote speaker on Thursday, March 31, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Association for College and Research Libraries ( ACRL ) conference held March 30 – April 2 in Philadelphia. Themed “A …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:16 GMT

ACRL 2011 welcomes Internet pioneer Jaron Lanier

CHICAGO – Jaron Lanier will keynote the Association of College and Research Libraries ( ACRL ) conference on Saturday, April 2, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. in a program titled “The Bipolar Library: How Humanizing and Digitizing Must Both be Advanced .” ACRL …

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Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

ACRL 2011 joins soap recycling partnership with “Clean the World”

CHICAGO - During the Association of College and Research Libraries ( ACRL ) conference taking place in Philadelphia March 30 – April 2, the association has partnered with Clean the World and the Philadelphia Marriott in a social responsibilities …

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Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

ALA and Poets House partner to showcase “The Language of Conservation”

CHICAGO – The American Library Association ( ALA ) Public Programs Office is joining with Poets House, a national poetry library and literary center, to promote “The Language of Conservation,” a program designed to deepen awareness of the environment …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 22, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Remarks by the President at Entrepreneurship Breakout Session in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio 11:58 A.M. EST MS. MILLS: So, Mr. President, we were just talking about you and how much you love doing this and how much you enjoy hearing from the small businesses. And raise your hand …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics