Category Archives: ALA Annual

Apply for the 2014 NMRT Professional Development Grant

Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 by 5 pm (Eastern time). We are excited to announce that members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a grant, sponsored by NMRT, which will cover expenses to attend the … Continue reading

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Annual conference housing

NMRT has a housing block at LVH – Las Vegas Hotel – HQ Hotel Remember you must be registered for the conference in order to book a hotel room. For more information visit: http://ala14.ala.org/hotels If you need assistance with anything housing-related … Continue reading

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Schedule for ALA Annual in Chicago — With Room Numbers

It’s almost that time!  Dates, times, and locations for all NMRT events are as follows!   Fri, June 28 01:00 pm 02:30 pm Conference 101 (NMRT) MCP-S104a Fri, June 28 07:30 pm 08:30 pm Mentoring Social (MNRT) PALM-Buckingham Room Sat, … Continue reading

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ALA Annual 2013: Helpful Info for new members & first timers (and everyone else)

This is my 14th ALA Conference in a row (counting Midwinter). Here are my tips for getting the most out of the Conference. Need help during the conference? Call me. 509-592-5480. I’ll do whatever I can to help. Advice on … Continue reading

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LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group to host discussion on Public Speaking Skills for Librarians

CHICAGO—Public speaking is a vital skill for all librarians, but outreach and other events don’t always go quite as planned. Everyone should be prepared to improvise and maintain their composure when faced with unexpected challenges. Both novice and experienced librarians … Continue reading

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NMRT Resume Review Service at ALA Annual in Chicago!

The NMRT Resume Review Service (RRS) Committee is gearing up for the Resume Review Service Booth for the ALA 2013 Annual Conference located in Chicago, IL! We are currently scheduling appointments for individuals to have their resume reviewed as well … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Katy DiVittorio!

Katy DiVittorio is the 2013 recipient of the New Members Round Table (NMRT) Shirley Olofson Memorial Award. This award, named in honor of the late NMRT President Shirley Olofson, is given annually to defray the costs of attending the ALA … Continue reading

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The University of Rhode Island receives the 2013 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award!

The New Members Round Table (NMRT) and the American Library Association (ALA) Awards Committee wish to congratulate Student ALA at the University of Rhode Island as the winner of the 2013 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award. They would … Continue reading

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Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award

Chicago- The New Member Roundtable (NMRT) announces the Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award. 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 … Continue reading

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Apply Now for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA’s 2013 Annual Conference in Chicago? Apply by Monday, December 10, 2012 for the NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and you may receive a $1,000 check to help … Continue reading

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