Category Archives: ALA Annual

NMRT Communications Committee – April Blog Post

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

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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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 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 Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award

NMRT Members, are you planning to attend ALA this year, and are interested in attending a ticketed event? Then consider applying to the NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award to receive funding! In the spirit of ALA’s New Members … Continue reading

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NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

Are you a NMRT Member looking for financial assistance to attend ALA in Washington DC this year? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award! The Shirley Olofson Memorial Award is presented annually in honor of Shirley Olofson, a well-respected former … 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 Annual Social – Sunday, June 27th at 5:00 Central

NMRT Annual Social  Sunday, June 27th at 5:00pm central Join the NMRT for virtual happy hour socializing and games!  We’ll have trivia, Jackbox games, discussion rooms and even door prizes. Meet and network with your NMRT and ALA peers. All … Continue reading

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NMRT’S President Program – June 25th – 1:15 PM CT

2020 ALA NMRT President’s Program Sustainability The New Member Round Table President’s Program brings together librarians with a variety of perspectives on sustainability and how it is integrated into library work. Topics of our panel discussion will include initiatives and … Continue reading

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