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NMRT candidates for 2014 election

Posted on November 5, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

The NMRT Board and Nominating Committee are pleased to present our slate of candidates for the 2014 election! More information about each position is available in the NMRT Handbook. Opportunities to get to know and ask questions of each candidate … Continue reading →

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NMRT Member Survey

Posted on October 21, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

Greetings, I would like to invite you to give input on what NMRT will and should offer our members in the future. Please complete this short survey by November 10th to provide us with feedback and enter to win a … Continue reading →

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Shirley Olofson Memorial Award now accepting applications

Posted on October 10, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

Apply now for the 2014 Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA’s 2014 Annual Conference in Las Vegas? Apply by Friday, December 20, 2013 for the NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial … Continue reading →

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EndNotes Committee needs you for our Spring 2014 issue!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

The NMRT Endnotes Committee seeks contributors for the Spring 2014 issue of its annual e-journal, Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table. Endnotes is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that addresses issues faced by new librarians. Article submissions are accepted … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 21, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

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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Twitter chat on preparing for conferences (hosted by NMRT Online Discussion Forum Committee)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

  Are you attending your first conference this year? Are you a seasoned conference attendee who has developed effective ways of organising your time/self/belongings to get to all the things you want to attend? Please join ALA New Members Round … Continue reading →

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Call for proposals! LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group at ALA Annual

Posted on May 17, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group invites the submission of proposals for “Discussion Starters” at its meeting at the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. A Discussion Starter is a short and informal presentation that aims to provide a starting … Continue reading →

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New Librarian’s Guide to Professional Writing and Publishing

Posted on May 17, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

New Librarian’s Guide to Professional Writing and Publishing June 7, 2013 @ 12:00pm.  Virtual program (held online). Does the world of professional writing and publishing seem impossible to break into?  Do you feel like you have nothing to say?  Are … Continue reading →

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Join NMRT at ALA Annual in Chicago!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

Now that the Calendar is up and running, be sure to add these events sponsored by NMRT!   Fri, June 28 01:00 pm 02:30 pm Conference 101 (NMRT) MCP-S104a Are you a first-time conference attendee with a long list of … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the Newly Elected NMRT Members!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

Congratulations to the newly elected board members, Megan, Kirby, Kate and Kari, who will join the returning members in July to form the 2013-2014 NMRT Executive Board. Emily Prather-Rodgers, President Megan Hodge, Vice-President/President-Elect Janel Kinlaw, Immediate Past President Kirby McCurtis, … Continue reading →

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