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NMRT Member of the Week Spotlight: Ashley Hoffman

Ashley Hoffman Kennesaw State University eLearning Librarian What’s your job like? Support student success by creating virtual instructional materials, videos, tutorials, learning aids, and research guides for students. Market library services and resources to online teaching faculty. Maintain library presence … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Week Spotlight: Jenny Cole

Jenny Cole Burlington Public Library Teen and Adult Services Librarian What’s your job like? As a librarian in a small library I do a bit of everything, but I spend most of my time preparing and presenting programs for teens … Continue reading

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December NMRT Online Discussion Board Article: Brainstorming Proposal Ideas & Collaborating with Colleagues

By: Jessica Kiebler Hello readers, my name is Jessica Kiebler and I am writing as a member of the NMRT Online Discussion Forum Committee to provide you with an update from our December discussion, hosted on the NMRT-L listserv. December’s … Continue reading

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NMRT January Live Chat: Managing Stress and Creating Work/Life Balance

It’s January, which means you likely already have a New Year’s resolution or two in mind for 2018. Maybe, like me, you’re seeking to strike a balance between your work and personal life, and manage the stress that a LIS … Continue reading

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NMRT Career Mentoring — Mentors and Mentees still needed!

Do you have over 5 years of librarian (library) experience and looking for new ways to engage with other librarians? Use your wealth of knowledge to connect new librarians to their career path by applying to be a mentor! NMRT … Continue reading

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RSVP for New Members Round Table Social @ ALA Midwinter

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Congratulations to Jewel Davis, NMRT’s 2018 Emerging Leader!

NMRT is pleased to sponsor Jewel Davis as a 2018 Emerging Leader. The sponsorship consists of a $1000 award towards attendance at ALA Midwinter in Denver and ALA Annual in New Orleans. Jewel Davis currently works as the Education Librarian … Continue reading

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NMRT Online Discussion Forum – November 2017 Recap

Hello! Laura Birkenhauer here, writing on behalf of the NMRT Online Discussion Forum Committee. I wanted to fill you in on a productive November discussion, hosted on the NMRT-L listserv. This conversation focused on managing your professional image and networking … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Week Spotlight: Laura Birkenhauer

Laura Birkenhauer Miami University Libraries, in Oxford, OH Academic Resident Librarian What are some things you like about your job or working in libraries in general? The best part of my job is working with our students. I gain so … Continue reading

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Volunteer with the NMRT Resume Review Service at Midwinter!

The NMRT Resume Review Service Committee is recruiting volunteer resume reviewers and booth greeters as well as taking resume review appointments for the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting!  This is a free in-person service that will be located in the ALA … Continue reading

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