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NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award

Posted on March 28, 2023 by nmrtsecretary

The NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award fosters active involvement in ALA through various special events at the Annual Conference. The Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award is presented to two NMRT members each year. The award provides professional … Continue reading →

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NMRT Communications Committee – April Blog Post

Posted on March 27, 2023 by nmrtsecretary

by Caroline Akervik The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition is taking place from June 22-27, 2023, at McCormick Place Chicago in Chicago, IL. Per the conference FAQs, “Librarians, authors, publishers, business professionals, educators and students—anyone who is passionate about books, … Continue reading →

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NMRT Nominating Committee: Candidate Interviews for 2023 Ballot

Posted on March 21, 2023 by nmrtsecretary

Peter Rolla, candidate for vice-president/president-elect: What do you hope to accomplish as part of NMRT’s leadership? My current experience chairing one of the NMRT committees has shown me that the round table does a lot of great work but that the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Sonnet Ireland, Former Louisiana Library Association (LLA) President and Current Director for the Washington Parish Library

Posted on March 6, 2023 by nmrtsecretary

Within the last couple years, a pervasive new threat to libraries has been infiltrating communities across America. Coordinated book challenge movements have been putting pressure on librarians and politicians to change the way school and public library materials are selected. … Continue reading →

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NMRT Member of the Month Spotlight – Taylor Brooks

Posted on February 27, 2023 by nmrtsecretary

Taylor Brooks is the 2023 ALA Emerging Leader for NMRT! Email: taylor.brooks@spl.org Institution: Seattle Public Library Job Title: African American Collection and Community Engagement Librarian Brief Job Description: The scope includes the management of the African American Collection, including maintenance … Continue reading →

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2023 Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Winner Announced

Posted on February 27, 2023 by nmrtsecretary

The New Members Round Table’s (NMRT) Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Committee is pleased to announce Leah Choi as the 2023 recipient of the 2023 Olofson Award. Leah Choi (she/her) is currently a MLIS student at San Jose State University in … Continue reading →

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Librarians to Receive up to $1,000 for Conference-Related Expenses

Posted on January 17, 2023 by nmrtsecretary

The American Library Association (ALA) and EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) have partnered to offer nine scholarships to librarians who are looking to attend the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. This year’s conference will take place from June 22 – … Continue reading →

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Learn about ALA’s LibLearnX

Posted on December 12, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

By Tristan Draper, DeKalb Public Library As a new library employee, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by conferences and the logistics involved in attending a conference. This blog post will cover basic information about LibLearnX (LLX) so you can … Continue reading →

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A New Year with the New Members Round Table

Posted on November 28, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

By Mary Kamela, University at Buffalo As the new year approaches, many of us have begun to consider what positive changes we can make in 2023. Whether you’re a regular resolution-maker in your daily life or someone who is newly … Continue reading →

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Building Your Network

Posted on November 28, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

By Laura Birkenhauer Social mixers and elevator speeches may be where your mind goes when you think about networking. And, if you’re attending a professional conference or networking opportunity, it never hurts to brush up on the traditional networking tips: … Continue reading →

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