Rosters are full, but involvement never ends

Posted on August 25, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

Committee appointments for 2009-2010 are complete. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for a committee. In November 2009, President-Elect Deana Groves will send out a call for committee volunteers for the 2010-2011 Midwinter committees (Archives, Handbook, and Midwinter Social). In March 2010, Deana will send out a call for the 2010-2011 Annual-Annual committees (23 total).

This does not mean you cannot get involved with NMRT now! The Online Discussion Forum committee is hosting the first monthly NMRT-L discussion surrounding topics of interest to new and emerging librarians. All members are encouraged to follow along and add to the conversation. NMRT-L is also the place to find out about when applications for travel grants for ALA Annual Conference are available, as well as the call for liaisons to other ALA and library-related units. Footnotes, the round table newsletter, will be available soon. We’re always looking to publish short articles and announcements from our readers, so consider writing a piece!

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Call for proposals, NDLC2010

Posted on August 7, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

The 2010 National Diversity in Libraries Conference, NDLC2010: From Groundwork to Action, will take place from July 14-16, 2010 in Princeton, NJ.

The National Diversity in Libraries Conference (NDLC) is a biennial event that serves as a regional meeting for library staff members to discuss diversity issues, especially issues common to the host region’s culture.

The 2010 NDLC Planning Committee invites you to submit a proposal for presentation at the conference. Proposal submission details are available on the NDLC2010 Wiki.

Proposal submission deadline: October 2, 2009.  Notifications will be made by early December, 2009.

Direct questions about the conference to ndlc2101(at)Princeton(dot)EDU.

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10 ways to get your membership’s worth

Posted on July 27, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

Your NMRT membership is a big value for the money. Here are ten ways to maximize your membership.

Join NMRT-L
The NMRT listserv is the place to go for information on what is happening and what is on the minds of librarians new to the profession and association. Calls for committee members, newsletter submissions, scholarship opportunities, professional development and conference events are posted on NMRT-L. Don’t miss out!

Participate in monthly Online Discussion Forums
Conducted via NMRT-L, this is a great way to discuss issues important to early career librarians. Past topics have included negotiating salaries, the interview process, networking, and publishing.

Resume Review Service
Whether you are a recent graduate or looking to move up, have your resume and cover letter reviewed by experienced professionals in the field. This service is offered via email to NMRT members all year, and in-person during the Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference to all attendees.

Join A Committee
Want to contribute and do something meaningful? Consider joining one of NMRT’s 20+ committees. Help other new members find their way to professional development and networking opportunities and learn more about what NMRT can do for you in the process.

Network Socially With NMRT Members
Connecting with friends and colleagues via Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn? Why not add NMRT and keep up with members as well. Join the NMRT group on Facebook and LinkedIn, and follow alanmrt on Twitter. ALA Connect offers another way to get to know NMRT members.

Write A Piece For Footnotes
Footnotes is the round table newsletter published online four times a year. We want to publish your on the job experiences, news items, and reports on conference events. Look for a call for submissions on NMRT-L or contact the Footnotes Editor with your article idea.

Attend A Conference
In addition to the great professional development sessions offered, conferences are a great way to meet other librarians face-to-face or virtually. NMRT offers opportunities to meet others and have a good time doing it. Attend one of our programs, social gatherings, receptions, or information sessions at ALA’s Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting.

Sign Up For A Mentor
If you need a mentor for one year or one conference, NMRT can help match you up. Year long mentoring can help with new job advice, while conference mentoring can assist with what sessions would be most valuable for you and how to get around. NMRT mentors are friendly people ready to help!

Attend An Orientation Session
Going the ALA Annual Conference for the first time (or it’s been a while)? Attend the NMRT Conference Orientation or NMRT Conference 101. The Midwinter Meeting your first in-person event? Join us at the NMRT Conference Orientation.

Get Funded
NMRT annually provides scholarships, grants, and awards to defray the cost of travel to the Annual Conference. These include the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant, the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award, and the Student Chapter of the Year Award.

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Resume review video

Posted on July 24, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

I was just reading American Libraries Direct, and was pleased to see a blurb about our resume review service!  With a link to a 2 minute video interview with Sarah Johnson.  She was one of the speakers at the NMRT President’s Program on July 11.

Laurel Bliss
NMRT Past President, 2009-2010

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Agenda: NMRT Executive Board Meeting

Posted on July 13, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

This meeting can also be followed on Twitter.

A G E N D A | NMRT Executive Board Meeting
ALA Annual Conference – Chicago, IL
July 13, 2009,  8-10 am Palmer House, Room Clark 05
I.     Call to Order (5 minutes)
II.    Announcements (5 minutes)
III.   Approval of Minutes, Maureen Barry (10 minutes)
  a. Midwinter Meeting, January 2009
  b. Eboard Meeting, April 2009
  c. Eboard Meeting, May 2009
IV.    Updates from ALA
  a. Terri Kirk, ALA Executive Board Liaison (10 minutes)
  b. John Chrastka, ALA Membership Development (10 minutes)
V.     Old Business
  a. Report on ALA Connect’s Career Connections from Laura Kortz (10 minutes)
  b. Report on Emerging Leader Sponsorship from Linda Crook (10 minutes)
VI.    New Business
  a. 2009-2010 budget, Amy Ferguson (10 minutes)
  b. Proposal to revise Liaison Coordination & Support Committee’s charge, Courtney Young (15 minutes)
VII.   Thank you to outgoing Board members and welcome to new ones (5 minutes) 
VIII.  Adjournment

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Conference Tips at a Glance

Posted on July 8, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

Programs and Meetings
•    Don’t be overwhelmed by the program guide! Use it to revise your schedule as needed.
•    Don’t schedule things too tightly.
•    Meetings and programs are held at many different hotels in the city. Use the program map to help locate them and plan your days.
•    It’s okay if you arrive late or have to leave early from a program.
•    Take advantage of the free shuttles.
•    Meet people. Introduce yourself and exchange business cards or contact information.
•    Make notes during or just after meetings while the content is still fresh in your mind.
•    If you want to get involved, attend committee meetings and introduce yourself to the chairperson.

Exhibit Hall
•    Allocate plenty of time for the Exhibits. Don’t try to see them all at once.
•    Use the program guide to help select and find exhibitors you want to visit.
•    Check your Expocard, make sure it has your correct information.
•    Use your Expocard – exhibitors can scan it to send you information later.
•    Visit the Exhibits early, especially to enter vendor giveaways.
•    Don’t pick up everything. Ask exhibitors to send you information after the conference.
•    Use the Post Office in the exhibits hall to send home what you do pick up.

Other Conference Tips
•    Bring business cards with you.
•    Check Cognotes, the daily conference newspaper, for last-minute additions and changes.
•    Wear your badge to meetings and social events, but NOT on the street.
•    Attend vendor receptions, talk to people in meetings, on the shuttle buses or at events.
•    Avoid listening to your MP3 player or reading when you could be meeting people.

After the Conference
•    Keep connections! Follow up with new colleagues and presenters via email, Facebook, or ALA Connect.
•    Apply your experiences. Discuss new ideas you learned with your co-workers.

Based on “Tips for a Successful Annual” on the Annual 2009 conference wiki.

Also check out Camila Alire – Making the most of conferences.

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Seeking Articles/Authors for August issue of Footnotes!

Posted on June 29, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

The NMRT Footnotes Committee is seeking contributions for the August 2009 issue. Authors are sought to write up the various NMRT events and ALA events held at the Annual Conference in Chicago.

Other short article ideas are also welcomed and encouraged.

Consider writing an article for Footnotes. It is a great way to share your experiences with others and get your name out there!

Plan to take photos while in Chicago? Use Flickr to share your photos with NMRT! Upload your pictures and be sure to tag them with “nmrtannual09” and “ala”!

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NMRT sponsored program at ALA

Posted on June 25, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

Leadership Development in Transition: Steering the Ship from Helm and Deck
Saturday, July 11, 2009  |  3:30pm – 5:30pm  |  McCormick Place West W-196a

Librarians at all levels are challenged by the need for a new generation of leadership and for profound reshaping of the library as institution. Newer librarians full of enthusiasm and fresh ideas need organizational help to ensure their contributions have greatest impact. Senior librarians have administrative responsibility for the library’s future but need help in rethinking its structures. This program offers concrete suggestions about how library leadership can be shared in this transformative time.

Speakers:
Jill Canono, Leadership Consultant at State Library and Archives of Florida
Olivia Madison, Dean of the Library at Iowa State University
Nanette Donohue, Technical Services Manager, Champaign Public Library

Sponsored by:
ALCTS Leadership Development Committee
Co-sponsored by:
LLAMA Human Resources Leadership Skills Committee
ACRL Instruction Section
ALA New Members Round Table

Generously supported by:
Taylor & Francis

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Social Networking

Posted on June 24, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

NMRT on Twitter at alanmrt.

NMRT group on Facebook.

NMRT networking group on LinkedIn. Type NMRT in the Search Groups field.

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NMRT Events at Annual Conference – Chicago 2009

Posted on June 23, 2009 by nmrtsecretary

Friday, July 10, 2009
NMRT Conference 101 – McCormick Place West W-179, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Meet & Greet – Hilton Chicago, Grand Tradition, 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Saturday, July 11, 2009
NMRT Conference Orientation – Palmer House, Red Lacquer Room, 8:00am to 10:00am
President’s Program: “Job Hunting in a Recession” – Hyatt Grand D North, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Sunday, July 12, 2009
All Committee Meeting – Palmer House, Spire Room, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
NMRT Awards Reception – Hilton Chicago, Northwest 5, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Monday, July 13, 2009
Executive Board Meeting – Palmer House, Clark 05, 8:00am – 10:00am

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