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NMRT Member of the Month Spotlight: Taylor Worsham
Email: taylor@gunnisoncountylibraries.org Institution/Location of Institution: Gunnison County Library District (Colorado) Job Title: Marketing & Adult Programming Coordinator Brief Job Description: In true small library style, I have a range of responsibilities. From working the circulation desk to hosting community events to advertising our … Continue reading
Promoting Librarianship as a Career Path
Maria Lagasca, MLIS Dauphin County Library System, Library Manager Mlagasca@dcls.org The discussion for this month focuses on the importance of promoting librarianship as a career path. The topic was brought about due to fact that the notion of wanting to becoming a librarian … Continue reading
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Deadline Extended to December 8–NMRT’s Nominating Committee: 2022 Spring Ballot
The NMRT’s Nominating Committee still needs nominees to run on the 2022 spring ballot for the following offices: — Vice-President/President-Elect — Networking Director — Outreach Director For more information on the positions visit https://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/nm/officerposition Help lead NMRT into an exciting future! … Continue reading
NMRT President December Update
Hello again, NMRT colleagues, We are entering into one of my favorite seasons of the year, where we are called on to reflect on gratitude and hope. This year, during our second holiday season of the pandemic, I’m grateful for … Continue reading
October 2021 Online Discussion Forum Recap: Combatting the Librarian Stereotype
by Laura Birkenhauer The Librarian Stereotype If you’re plugged into the LIS field, you’re likely already aware of the librarian stereotypes. A 2015 American Libraries article sums it up well: “There are numerous librarian stereotypes, with the most recognizable being … Continue reading
NMRT Nominating Committee: 2022 Spring Ballot
The NMRT’s Nominating Committee is calling for nominees to run on the 2022 spring ballot for the following offices: — Vice-President/President-Elect — Secretary — Assistant Treasurer (to replace treasurer) — Networking Director — Outreach Director — NMRT Councilor For more … Continue reading
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NMRT Member of the Month Spotlight: Jessica Kirk
Name: Jessica Kirk Email: jessica.kirk@ade.arkansas.gov Institution/Location of Institution: Arkansas State Library Job Title: Senior Reference Librarian Brief Job Description: I serve the unique information needs of Arkansas state employees, legislatures, and the public. I provide resources on federal and Arkansas state documents, Arkansas history, … Continue reading
NMRT Virtual Event: Disability Justice in Libraries
Join ALA’s New Members Round Table for a virtual event featuring Jessica Schomberg on November 18th at 1 PM CST. Register here: http://bit.ly/2Xj5tK4
Welcome from the 2021-22 NMRT President
Greetings, NMRT colleagues, It is my honor to serve as the NMRT president for 2021-22, and I am grateful to the many volunteers who serve on our board, as committee chairs, and as committee members. I look forward to working … Continue reading
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NMRT Call for Volunteers!
NMRT is still looking for volunteers to serve on committees for 2021-2022! No experience is required. Find out more at the link below: http://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/nmrt-committee-volunteer-form If you have questions, please contact Dani Cook at danicook@ucsd.edu. Thanks for considering!
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