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Are you searching for a job or just want to keep your resume up-to-date? Make an appointment to have your resume reviewed at Annual 2016. The NMRT Resume Review Service booth, located inside the ALA Placement Center, is open Saturday, … Continue reading →

May Live Chat Recap By Peter Brunette A growing number of librarians are coming out of library school and can’t find professional work, or full-time work. The promise of “there will be a lot of retirements soon so jobs will … Continue reading →

By Holly Kouns We hope your mouse ears and sunscreen are packed for ALA Annual 2016 in Orlando, Florida. The NMRT Local Information Committee has compiled information, suggestions, and a map to help you make the most of your time … Continue reading →

Moderator: Hillary Richardson April is a month that brings most of us out of a winter funk, with signs of spring showing, warmer weather teasing us, and the end of the school year approaching. April is a month of fools, … Continue reading →

By Annice Sevett Many libraries subscribe to excellent paid databases, however unfortunately some libraries cannot afford these databases or help patrons who may not have access to these resources. Thankfully, there are a number of free reference resources that work just … Continue reading →

Online Discussion Forum Recap By Aisha Conner-Gaten Is there truly anything more stressful than working a full time job while trying to apply to another full time job? It all starts with an endless parade of cover letters, resumes, and … Continue reading →

On behalf of the New Members Round Table (NMRT) President’s Program Committee, we are pleased to announce this year’s preconference at the American Library Association’s 2016 conference in Orlando, FL: “What’s a Millennial to Do? Learning to Thrive in a … Continue reading →

When: Wednesday May 25th 2016 Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, US/Eastern A growing number of librarians are coming out of library school and can’t find professional work, or full-time work. The promise of “there will be a lot of … Continue reading →

By Sharona Ginsberg and Tina Chan  Do you wonder how you will manage completing projects, pursuing professional development, participating in committees, and other professional obligations? Do you still have tasks to complete at the end of the work day? If … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Walker This year’s NMRT Annual Conference Local Information Committee has done something a little different this year. We have a great event planned for ALA Annual 2016—the first ever NMRT field trip! The purpose of the field trip … Continue reading →