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Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Elizabeth A. M. Howard

Name: Elizabeth A. M. Howard Job Title: Director, Eunice & James L. West Library Institution: Texas Wesleyan University NMRT Board Position/Title: Parliamentarian What role does your Board Position serve in NMRT? I am the governance committee chair. In this role, … Continue reading

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Non-Traditional Career Paths for Librarians

By Elayna Turner The October 2016 discussion focused on alternative career paths that those with an MLIS can pursue. The careers discussed stray from the traditional “reference librarian” position and cover more “unique” positions that can be found. As someone … Continue reading

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Apply now for the ALA NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award!

In the spirit of ALA’s NMRT, the Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented in recognition of a chapter’s outstanding contributions to the American Library Association, their school, and the profession. The purpose of the award is to increase student involvement in ALA through student chapters, and to … Continue reading

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Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Mandi Goodsett

Name: Mandi Goodsett Job Title: Performing Arts & Humanities Librarian Institution: Cleveland State University NMRT Board Position/Title: Vice-President/President-Elect What role does your board position serve in NMRT? The Vice-President/President-Elect absorbs the wisdom of the President for a year so she … Continue reading

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NMRT Midwinter Social with Team Trivia

The always fun Midwinter Social is served this year with a trivia twist, tasty treats and a cash bar. What better way to meet and network with your peers than by teaming up with them to defeat others in a … Continue reading

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The Events of this Past Week

No doubt we are all processing what happened this week with our election in many ways (I know I still am) and thinking about the roles we have to play as librarians in this post-election future. The reactions many of … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Week Spotlight: 5 Questions with Colleen Whitall

Colleen Whitall Maitland Public Library, Maitland, Florida Public Services Librarian A little bit about Colleen’s job: Plan, promote, and lead 250+ programs a year for adults; including special events, and assist with programs for children and youth. Web-based and print … Continue reading

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Bridge the Gap Between Student and Professional Through the SJSU ALA Student Chapter

By Allison Randall Gatt The San Jose State University’s (SJSU) School of Information has a traditionally active, creative and award-winning ALA student chapter, which enjoys planning fun and informative events to encourage participation and camaraderie within the online environment. This … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Week Spotlight: 5 Questions with Leah Sherman

Leah Sherman Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Visual & Performing Arts Librarian A little bit about Leah’s job: I am the Visual & Performing Arts Librarian at FSU and I serve as subject liaison to all departments within the College … Continue reading

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Scholarship Opportunity: Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA’s 2017 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL? Apply by Wednesday, December 14, 2016 for the NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and you may receive a $1000 check to … Continue reading

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