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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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Opportunity: Writing/Publishing for New Librarians

Kimmy Szeto, MRSQ – Electronic Resources Reviews Editor is looking for writing proposals for the Music Reference Services Quarterly eResources Column. The column provides a forum for librarians to publish their experiences with digital technology related to music and the humanities … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Week

We are soliciting NMRT members to be featured as the Member of the Week. If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to nominate someone for this opportunity, please fill out the NMRT Member of the Week form. … Continue reading

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Submit a Conference Today (Libconferences.com)!

I created this website because of my own frustration when researching library conferences to attend. I wanted to know what was out there, how much they cost, what they were about, and more. When I was first began working in … Continue reading

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Reminder: NMRT Liaison Coordination & Support Recruitment Form Due Today

Are you looking for a way to be more involved in the library profession? Being an ALA-NMRT Liaison is a great opportunity! If you are an NMRT member and a member of another library section, roundtable, division, or organization, then … Continue reading

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Reminder: Applications for the 2016-17 NMRT Career Mentoring Program are Due Tomorrow

The New Members Round Table Mentoring Committee is seeking applicants for its 2016 – 2017 Career Mentoring Program. The Career Mentoring Program will pair up early career librarians with “seasoned vets” who are available to answer questions and provide guidance … Continue reading

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