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NMRT President December Update
Hello again, NMRT colleagues, We are entering into one of my favorite seasons of the year, where we are called on to reflect on gratitude and hope. This year, during our second holiday season of the pandemic, I’m grateful for … Continue reading
October 2021 Online Discussion Forum Recap: Combatting the Librarian Stereotype
by Laura Birkenhauer The Librarian Stereotype If you’re plugged into the LIS field, you’re likely already aware of the librarian stereotypes. A 2015 American Libraries article sums it up well: “There are numerous librarian stereotypes, with the most recognizable being … Continue reading
NMRT Nominating Committee: 2022 Spring Ballot
The NMRT’s Nominating Committee is calling for nominees to run on the 2022 spring ballot for the following offices: — Vice-President/President-Elect — Secretary — Assistant Treasurer (to replace treasurer) — Networking Director — Outreach Director — NMRT Councilor For more … Continue reading
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NMRT Member of the Month Spotlight: Jessica Kirk
Name: Jessica Kirk Email: jessica.kirk@ade.arkansas.gov Institution/Location of Institution: Arkansas State Library Job Title: Senior Reference Librarian Brief Job Description: I serve the unique information needs of Arkansas state employees, legislatures, and the public. I provide resources on federal and Arkansas state documents, Arkansas history, … Continue reading
NMRT Virtual Event: Disability Justice in Libraries
Join ALA’s New Members Round Table for a virtual event featuring Jessica Schomberg on November 18th at 1 PM CST. Register here: http://bit.ly/2Xj5tK4
Welcome from the 2021-22 NMRT President
Greetings, NMRT colleagues, It is my honor to serve as the NMRT president for 2021-22, and I am grateful to the many volunteers who serve on our board, as committee chairs, and as committee members. I look forward to working … Continue reading
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NMRT Call for Volunteers!
NMRT is still looking for volunteers to serve on committees for 2021-2022! No experience is required. Find out more at the link below: http://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/nmrt-committee-volunteer-form If you have questions, please contact Dani Cook at danicook@ucsd.edu. Thanks for considering!
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Perspectives – Jamie Lin
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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2021 NMRT President’s Program at ALA Annual
The 2021 New Members Round Table President’s Program will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CT. It is open to all conference attendees. See the flyer below for more details! Looking forward to … Continue reading
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NMRT May Online Discussion: What I Didn’t Learn in Library School
By: Laura Birkenhauer What I Didn’t Learn in Library School ALA-accredited master’s programs preparing students for employment in the field of library and information science (LIS) offer degrees with a variety of names: Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of … Continue reading
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