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NMRT – December Bulletin

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ALA Midwinter Orientation

Greetings from the NMRT Orientation Committee!  Is this your first virtual conference?  Are you looking to meet more librarians?  Do you have questions about ALA, your professional journey, or librarianship?  This is the place for you!  Join us this year … Continue reading

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Homes for Historians in ALA

By Bernadette A. Lear “Be a history major, and then you can study the history of anything!” It was my second year of college and Dr. Stott had just overheard me telling another classmate that I needed to declare a … Continue reading

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2021 NMRT Midwinter Social

Join us on Sunday, January 24 from 6-8 pm CST for the always exciting NMRT Midwinter Social as we move virtual!  What better way to meet and network with your peers than by defeating them in a friendly competition – … Continue reading

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Perspectives – Elizabeth Crowder Serota

Perspectives, an interview series that will highlight the work of librarians in different fields and professional specializations. Our series will focus on the experiences of our participants, what they do, what they have learned, and offer advice to those interested … Continue reading

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NMRT November Online Discussion: Adapting to a Changing Work Environment

By Kim Cull The November discussion focused on a topic that we all face regardless of our profession – changing work environments. Our work environments are often changing and in some type of fluctuation. Generally, we face change because of … Continue reading

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Update on Student Loan Payments

Payments on Federal Student Loans, which have been suspended from March 13, 2020, will resume after January 31st, 2021.  The CARES Act originally provided for payments to be suspended through September 30th, 2020.  All provisions of the act were later … Continue reading

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NMRT – November Bulletin

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NMRT Looking for Student Voices!

The NMRT Communication Committee is looking, and our committee sincerely hopes to get more student voices involved and hear about all the things you are working on! Is a student member presenting? Any fun chapter activities going on, or would … Continue reading

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NMRT October Online Discussion: Patrons and the Pandemic

How we are serving, connecting, and communicating with library patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic By Lauren Puzier (5-minute read) The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many libraries in the United States to focus on providing remote services and reimagine on-ground services. … Continue reading

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