Category Archives: NMRT

Let’s Catch up! February NMRT Online Discussion: Technology Tools in Libraries

Catching up with online discussion that may have been missed! By Jessica Kiebler Hello readers, my name is Jessica Kiebler and I am writing as a member of the NMRT Online Discussion Forum Committee to provide you with an update … Continue reading

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NMRT Open Letter Regarding Black Lives Matter

Yesterday, NMRT released an open letter affirming the ALA Executive Board Statement standing with BCALA. For more information, please see the NMRT Bulletin released yesterday. You may also find this bulletin attached within the NMRT Connect board. If you have … Continue reading

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Using Mindfulness Meditation and Emotional Intelligence to Navigate the Stress of Life

Post contributed by: Carrie P. Mastley On Thursday, May 7, 2020, ALA’s NMRT Online Programs Committee hosted an event featuring guest speaker, Ashley Moye. Moye is a former law librarian who earned her mindfulness meditation certification in 2017 and currently … Continue reading

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NMRT Happy Hour! May 15th!

Friday, May 15th, 6:30 – 7:30 EST, 5:30-6:30 CST, 3:30-4:30 PST. A virtual meet-up event through Zoom! Want to find out more about NMRT?! Meet your fellow NMRT members?! Get out of your routine for an evening! Now it is … Continue reading

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NMRT Call for Volunteers 2020-2021

New Members Round Table 2020-2021 committee volunteer applications are now open! The New Members Round Table (NMRT) is looking for volunteers for committee chairs and members for the 2020-2021 year. Committees are the lifeline of NMRT; we can’t do it … Continue reading

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Publish During a Pandemic

Endnotes isn’t going to just claim to be here for you like those car commercials. We need you right now as much as you need us.  While life is on hold, let Endnotes and NMRT help you out with your … Continue reading

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2020 Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Winner Announced

The New Members Round Table’s (NMRT) Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Committee is pleased to announce that Sarah Brewer is the recipient of the 2020 Olofson Award. The committee offers sincere congratulations to her!  Sarah Brewer is currently a Cataloger at … Continue reading

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2020 Student Chapter of the Year Award!

The Student Chapter of the Year Award Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Student Chapter of the Year Award.  They are listed as follows: Winner: The University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign Runner-up: University of Southern California The SCOTYA … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Boden selected as 2020 NMRT Emerging Leader

The New Members Round Table (NMRT) is pleased to sponsor Elizabeth Boden as our 2020 Emerging Leader.  Elizabeth currently works as the Adult Services Manager at the North Riverside Public Library in Riverside, IL.  She works closely with her colleagues … Continue reading

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Reminder: NMRT Volunteer Applications Due July 1!

New Members Round Table (NMRT) is looking for volunteers for committee chairs and members for the 2019-2020 year. Committees are the lifeline of NMRT. The list of these committees reflect the work of some of these committees and their dedicated … Continue reading

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