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2017 ALA Annual Conference Chicago Transit Information

Public Transportation: Chicago Transit Authority (L Train and Bus): http://www.transitchicago.com/ CTA Bus Tracker: http://www.ctabustracker.com/bustime/home.jsp Ventra (CTA transit card): https://www.ventrachicago.com/ Metra Train: https://metrarail.com/ Mobile Phone Apps: Chicago Transit (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funforfones.android.chicagocta Transit Stop: CTA Tracker (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker-free/id414569920?mt=8 Ventra (Android and iOS): https://www.ventrachicago.com/app/ … Continue reading

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Building Bridges in ALA

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by ALA’s size? Are you confused by the many ALA Divisions and their functions? Join us for the 2017 NMRT President’s Program, Building Bridges in ALA, an ALA Pre-Conference Workshop hosted by Kate Kosturski, on … Continue reading

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Conference Mentoring Application is open!

Hello NMRT Members, Applications for conference mentors and mentees for ALA San Francisco are now open! http://www.ala.org/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/mentor/mentoringcommittee As a ground rule you must be attending the conference for at least 3 days and it is recommended you plan to attend … 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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Apply for the 2014 NMRT Development Attendance Award

Deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 NMRT members are invited to submit an essay to win a ticket to attend a ticketed event of their choice at the ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas. The essay contest is open to all NMRT members who … Continue reading

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