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    Thank you to all members who participated in the ALA election. All of our Constitution/Bylaws amendments passed!  This means that we’re getting our long-needed dues increase in September. In reaction to this good news current NMRT president Emily … Continue reading →

Before you vote, get informed! Learn more about all of the amazing NMRT candidates and ask questions in our ongoing Facebook Forum.Or, watch all the candidate videos here Tell us if you’re running for ALA positions outside of NMRT by … Continue reading →

The ALA New Members Round Table is looking for committee volunteers for 2014-2015!  Appointed committee members will have terms beginning on July 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2015. You must be a dues-paying member of NMRT to serve … Continue reading →

Today’s 2014 Election post is by Sari Feldman, Candidate for ALA President. The future of ALA is contingent upon a commitment to strong leadership development and member engagement. ALA must develop leaders able to take libraries into the future. The … Continue reading →

Today’s 2014 Election post comes from Maggie Farrell, Candidate for ALA President. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss my candidacy for ALA President Elect with the New Members Round Table.  NMRT performs a critical function within ALA by introducing … Continue reading →

Over the next few weeks we will be posting information related to the 2014 Election Information. The first post addresses the proposed NMRT dues increase. Kari Weaver, NMRT Member Services Director breaks down the issue. Where Were You in 1986? … Continue reading →

The NMRT Executive Board is pleased to announce the two proposed NMRT Projects have been accepted by the Emerging Leaders program* and were selected by 2014 Emerging Leaders! The Emerging Leaders get to select a project that interests them and are … Continue reading →

Good luck to the following NMRT members running for ALA Council: Denice Adkins Tina Chan Tyler Dzuba Susan L. Jennings Individuals who are interested in running for ALA Council by Petition may file petitions through the 11:59 p.m. on Friday, … Continue reading →