Preservation Week 2022

Posted on April 19, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

by Maggie Halterman-Dess

Did you know that the last week of April is Preservation Week? Sponsored by the American Library Association’s Core subdivision, this annual event is an opportunity to bring awareness support needed to maintain collections long-term, whether family photographs and records or the wide variety of formats held by libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies.

This year’s theme is “Preservation in the Face of Climate Change,” and the honorary chair is climate and environmental justice advocate Elizabeth Yeampierre, executive director of UPROSE, a Latinx community organization based in Brooklyn.

https://www.loc.gov/preservation/resources/educational/bookmarks/BKBCposters/index.html

Want to learn more? These free resources are either part of Preservation Week 2022 or will help you get started on becoming an informed preservation advocate!

How to Implement Sustainability in your Facility 4/26 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern

Digital Preservation’s Impact on the Environment 4/28 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern

Library of Congress Preservation Week Events

ALA CORE Interest Group Week Digital Conversion IG Recording

ALA CORE Interest Group Week Promoting Preservation IG Recording

Northeast Document Conservation Center

Library of Congress Preservation Directorate

Library of Congress Connecting to Collections Care Series (Includes resources for small and medium-sized institutions)

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NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award

Posted on March 29, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

NMRT Members, are you planning to attend ALA this year, and are interested in attending a ticketed event? Then consider applying to the NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award to receive funding!

In the spirit of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT), this award fosters active involvement in ALA through various special events at the Annual Conference.  The Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award is presented to two NMRT members each year.  The award provides professional development and networking opportunities to NMRT members by providing a ticket to attend the event of their choice. To view a full list of all ticketed events that will be offered at ALA 2022, please visit https://2022.alaannual.org/registration/ticketed-events 

NMRT members can apply for this award here. Students and first-time ALA attendees are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Friday, April 29th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the committee chair, Jennifer Embree, at jembree@binghamton.edu.

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NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

Posted on March 24, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

Only 1 week left – be sure to submit your application for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award!

Are you a NMRT Member looking for financial assistance to attend ALA in Washington DC this year? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award!

The Shirley Olofson Memorial Award is presented annually in honor of Shirley Olofson, a well-respected former NMRT President, who died during her term in office. The award, which is intended to help defray costs to attend the ALA Annual Conference, will be presented in the form of a check for $1,000 during the 2022 Annual Conference in Washington D.C. The winner will be chosen in April. Apply by March 31, 2022 at https://forms.gle/bkdDXzQ9JKABCzFU8

Applicants must be members of ALA and NMRT, participate actively in the library profession, show promise or activity in the area of professional development, have valid financial need, and have not attended more than five ALA annual conferences.

Application deadline: March 31, 2022

Please contact Committee Chair, Camille Abdel-Jawad with questions: camille.abdeljawad@park.edu.

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Climate Change Library Lab: Climate Preparedness in Your Library

Posted on March 22, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

Please join the NMRT Online Program committee for our 2nd session on March 23rd, from 2-3pm CST!

Title and registration link: Climate Change Library Lab: Climate Preparedness in Your Library

Program description:

Climate change and associated natural disasters are a growing issue for libraries. The Climate Change Library Lab team will discuss what you and your library can do to be prepared for climate disasters, how to educate your community, and how to focus on sustainability. The webinar will be recorded. If you require accommodations to fully participate in the webinar, please contact Kimberly Redd at KLredd@ala.org.

Our speakers will be Lizzy Boden, Rhonda Evans, Kayla Kuni, and Jennifer K. Embree. We hope you can join us for this informative session!

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February 2022 Online Discussion Forum Recap: Ideas and Inspiration

Posted on March 9, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

By Laura Birkenhauer

This month’s online discussion forum topic invited NMRT members to share plans and projects for 2022, in terms of either personal or professional goals:

“Reflecting on your aspirations for 2022, what excites you about the library-related goals on your plate this year? What projects are you committed to tackling and what’s your plan of action? Share as much or as little as you’d like. Your post just might spark ideas in others… and I encourage you to gather inspiration from the posts of fellow discussion participants!” (Birkenhauer, 2022)

Read on for two featured projects shared by NMRT members!

Integrating Inclusive Vocabulary

“I am a cataloger and this year I’m looking forward to implementing and integrating a new, inclusive vocabulary into our system called Homosaurus. Homosaurus is an International LGBTQ+ linked data vocabulary.  The vocabulary is designed to help support and offer more current terms than the existing Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). […] I’m thrilled that our catalogs can start to reflect real world terms and that our patrons will be better able to find specific topics that interest them.” (Zeider, 2022)

Learn more about Homosaurus at https://homosaurus.org/.

Addressing K-12 College Readiness

“[M]y job is centered around K-12 groups and giving them increased access/ opportunity with academic libraries. I have a budget to increase our tech (STEAM focused) to make these trips not tour-centric but about learning and discovery opportunities. […] I am very excited about addressing and figuring out a solution/activities [sic] that creatively address the K-12 to college pipeline […] [A] librarian’s role [in] college readiness is more than making sure students know how to research or cite sources. We can help with informing them that we are there as allies and the library is a place to study and be creatively engaged.” (Brickey-Jones, 2022)

I hope you found inspiration in the February discussion and these exciting featured projects!

References

Birkenhauer, L. (2022, February 1). Online Discussion Forum February 2022 Topic: Ideas and Inspiration. Message posted to https://connect.ala.org/nmrt/communities/community-home/digestviewer/

Brickey-Jones, M. (2022, February 26). Online Discussion Forum February 2022 Topic: Ideas and Inspiration. Message posted to https://connect.ala.org/nmrt/communities/community-home/digestviewer/

Zeider, P. (2022, February 2). Re: Online Discussion Forum February 2022 Topic: Ideas and Inspiration. Message posted to https://connect.ala.org/nmrt/communities/community-home/digestviewer/

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Deadline Extended! NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award

Posted on March 7, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

We are happy to announce that nominations are being accepted for the 2022 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award, presented by the New Members Round Table.  

The deadline to apply is March 14, 2022.  

Has your chapter had an outstanding year?

Has membership in your chapter increased?

Did your chapter develop and provide opportunities for members to participate in interesting and rewarding activities during Covid?

Do you have outstanding officers or members who should be recognized nationally?

If you answered YES, then you should apply to be the 2022 NMRT Student Chapter of the Year!

The purpose of the award is to recognize a chapter’s outstanding contributions to the American Library Association, their school, and the profession.  The intent of the award is to increase student involvement in ALA through student chapters, and to recognize future leaders in the profession.  

The Student Chapter winner will receive $1,000 to help defray travel expenses to ALA Annual.  The winning chapter and the runner up will each receive a certificate.  Both will be recognized at the NMRT Student Reception at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference.  

To apply, please complete the 2022 SCOTYA Nomination Form (https://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt-student-chapter-year-award-scotya-committee).  E-mail the completed form and submit any supporting document in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to the committee chair, Jamie Kurumaji, at jamie.kurumaji@fresnolibrary.org.

Completed nomination forms must be submitted by March 14, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST.  

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NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

Posted on March 1, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

Are you a NMRT Member looking for financial assistance to attend ALA in Washington DC this year? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award!

The Shirley Olofson Memorial Award is presented annually in honor of Shirley Olofson, a well-respected former NMRT President, who died during her term in office. The award, which is intended to help defray costs to attend the ALA Annual Conference, will be presented in the form of a check for $1,000 during the 2022 Annual Conference in Washington D.C. The winner will be chosen in April. Apply by March 31, 2022 at https://forms.gle/bkdDXzQ9JKABCzFU8

Applicants must be members of ALA and NMRT, participate actively in the library profession, show promise or activity in the area of professional development, have valid financial need, and have not attended more than five ALA annual conferences.

Application deadline: March 31, 2022

Please contact Committee Chair, Camille Abdel-Jawad with questions: camille.abdeljawad@park.edu.

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NMRT Member of the Month Spotlight: Morgan Brickey-Jones

Posted on February 22, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

Email: morgan.brickeyjones@uta.edu

Institution/Location of Institution: University of Texas at Arlington

Job Title: K-12 Librarian

Brief Job Description:

Reach out to and engage with groups from elementary, middle and high schools in the area to share University resources and inspire K-12 students to view the University Library environment as a place focused on experiential and project-based learning.

What are some things you like about your job or about working in libraries in general?

I love working with kids of all ages and this job pairs that with STEAM-focused technology and field trips. Visiting a college campus is a magical experience, the atmosphere can be electric and fun. Being a part of a college visit- for some their first college visit- is so exciting to me.

What’s a project or committee you’re working on right now that you’re excited about?

I am working on the UTA Library’s first summer camp! We are making decisions about our curriculum, learning objectives and themes. It’s so exciting to make a program that is not only going to be fun, but also affordable for working families, and full of quality experiential learning for kids in my community.

What got you interested in libraries?

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in going to the library! The first time I drove my car by myself I went to the library. Like all of us, I’ve always loved to read. I didn’t realize that it was a career in public service that not only encourages reading but also helping people discover what they need. I went to undergrad at a school that had a library program, and the rest is history!

What is one of your favorite things about NMRT?

I love how NMRT is open to my colleagues in ALA at different places in our library journey.

Do you have any advice for other new librarians?

Seek out what you love to do in the library- programming, selection, cataloging, computer help, etc. Once you figure out what you love to do on a daily basis, then you can find a job in your library (or another) that focuses on doing that thing. The first step is definitely the hardest, but if you stick with it you will be rewarded on a daily basis!

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Reminder–NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award

Posted on February 18, 2022 by nmrtsecretary

We are happy to announce that nominations are being accepted for the 2022 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award, presented by the New Members Round Table.  

The deadline to apply is March 4, 2022.  

Has your chapter had an outstanding year?

Has membership in your chapter increased?

Did your chapter develop and provide opportunities for members to participate in interesting and rewarding activities during Covid?

Do you have outstanding officers or members who should be recognized nationally?

If you answered YES, then you should apply to be the 2022 NMRT Student Chapter of the Year!

The purpose of the award is to recognize a chapter’s outstanding contributions to the American Library Association, their school, and the profession.  The intent of the award is to increase student involvement in ALA through student chapters, and to recognize future leaders in the profession.  

The Student Chapter winner will receive $1,000 to help defray travel expenses to ALA Annual.  The winning chapter and the runner up will each receive a certificate.  Both will be recognized at the NMRT Student Reception at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference.  

To apply, please complete the 2022 SCOTYA Nomination Form (https://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt-student-chapter-year-award-scotya-committee).  E-mail the completed form and submit any supporting document in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to the committee chair, Jamie Kurumaji, at jamie.kurumaji@fresnolibrary.org.

Completed nomination forms must be submitted by March 4, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST.  

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NMRT SASCO Newsletter February 2022

Posted on February 8, 2022 by nmrtsecretary
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