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Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table

The NMRT Endnotes Committee is pleased to announce that volume 5, number 1 of Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table has been published and can be accessed here: http://www.ala.org/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/schres/endnotesvol5no1/endnotesvol5. Many thanks to this issue’s contributors and to the members of … Continue reading

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Conference Program Spotlight: NMRT 101

New Members Round Table leaders and experienced members welcome current and prospective NMRT members to the NMRT 101 session. The session will be held Saturday morning from 8:30-10 am at the Las Vegas Hotel in Ballroom E. A panel of … Continue reading

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Conference Program Spotlight: Orientation

Whether you are new to ALA, the Annual Conference or neither all are invited to the Conference Orientation hosted by NMRT. The session will be held Friday afternoon from 1-2:30 at Caesars Palace in the Florentine Room (II-IV). A panel … Continue reading

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NMRT in Las Vegas

Once again, NMRT is sponsoring all types of programs and socials at Annual Conference. Take a look at what we are offering and if you see one of the board members around be sure to stop and say hi! Coming … Continue reading

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NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award

The NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award Committee congratulates Tina Chan, State University of New York at Oswego, and Angela Fortin, Kalamazoo Public Library, on their winning essays.  Chan will receive a ticket to the NMRT preconference “Coming Out … Continue reading

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NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

The 2014 NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Committee is pleased to announce that Kelly Robinson has been selected as the 2014 recipient. Kelly is a Public Services Librarian with the University of Central Florida Libraries. The award committee was very … Continue reading

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NMRT Professional Development Grant Award Winner

The 2014 NMRT Professional Development Grant Award Committee is pleased to announce that Samantha Helmick has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the NMRT Professional Development Grant Award. This award provides funding to cover airfare, lodging, and conference registration … Continue reading

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Election Results

    Thank you to all members who participated in the ALA election. All of our Constitution/Bylaws amendments passed!  This means that we’re getting our long-needed dues increase in September. In reaction to this good news current NMRT president Emily … Continue reading

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Your ALA ballot should be arriving soon…

Before you vote, get informed! Learn more about all of the amazing NMRT candidates and ask questions in our ongoing Facebook Forum.Or, watch all the candidate videos here Tell us if you’re running for ALA positions outside of NMRT by … Continue reading

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ALA Elections are here!

Learn more and meet your NMRT candidates! ALA elections begin this Wednesday, March 19, and you can submit your ballot anytime until April 25. More information about the elections and nominees for ALA is available here. Remember, NMRT has several … Continue reading

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