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NMRT Nominating Committee–Call for Nominations

The NMRT’s Nominating Committee is looking for nominees to run on the 2023 spring ballot for the following offices:  Vice-President/President-Elect Secretary Member Services Director Leadership Development Director For more information on the positions visit https://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/nm/officerposition Help lead NMRT into an exciting … Continue reading

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NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Shirley Olofson Memorial Award!  Are you a NMRT member looking for financial assistance to attend ALA Annual in Chicago, Illinois this year? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award! The Shirley Olofson Memorial Award is presented annually … Continue reading

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NMRT Committee Volunteers

Find out more about NMRT committees and sign up at this link: https://www.ala.org/CFApps/volunteer/form1.cfm

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2022 NMRT President’s Program at ALA Annual

Mark your calendar! Less than 1 week until NMRT President’s Program: Finding Your Way in Library Land. Join us on Saturday, June 25 at 11:00am – 12:00pm in the Washington Convention Center, Rooms 159A-B.

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2022 ALA Annual Conference DC Points of Interest

The 2022 NMRT Local Information Committee created a Google Map for members to find restaurants and points of interest during the ALA Annual Conference in DC. You can click on a blue point/circle to learn information about each point of … Continue reading

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NMRT Committee Volunteers

NMRT is looking for committee volunteers! Committee appointments last for one year, beginning at ALA Annual (June/July) and ending at the next ALA Annual Conference. You must be a dues paying member of NMRT to serve on a committee. If … Continue reading

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NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award–Award Winners!

The NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award Committee is thrilled to announce the award winners for 2022!  In the spirit of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT), this award fosters active involvement in ALA through various special events at … Continue reading

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June NMRT Online Program: Caregiving and Working During the Pandemic

Please join the NMRT Online Program committee for their June program on June 8th, 12 CST. This program will be a panel of librarians that discuss caregiving and working during the pandemic. Please find a more detailed program description and panelist information … Continue reading

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NMRT Annual Social

New Members Round Table is celebrating its 80th birthday at Sudhouse, D.C.! Join us for some food, drinks, trivia, prizes, and the recognition of our annual award winners!  RSVP with the QR code or link provided, and we hope to … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Month Spotlight – Heather Bush

Email: bushhk@eckerd.edu Institution/Location of Institution: Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida Job Title: Currently: Visiting Access Services Librarian  Beginning July 2022: Assistant Professor, Access Services Librarian and Behavioral Sciences Liaison Brief Job Description: As the Access Services Librarian, I oversee two full-time … Continue reading

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