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NMRT Member of the Week – Sierra Laddusaw

Posted on March 13, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

  Name: Sierra Laddusaw Institution/Location of Institution: Texas A&M University Libraries, College Station, Texas Job Title: Map Librarian Brief job description: As Map Librarian I provide instruction around the map collection, design outreach activities and events, catalog cartographic materials, and … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges in ALA

Posted on March 7, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by ALA’s size? Are you confused by the many ALA Divisions and their functions? Join us for the 2017 NMRT President’s Program, Building Bridges in ALA, an ALA Pre-Conference Workshop hosted by Kate Kosturski, on … Continue reading →

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Apply for the 2017 Professional Development Attendance Award

Posted on March 7, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

This year’s Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award committee is happy to announce that they are now accepting applications for the 2017 cycle. This award will allow two recipients to attend a ticketed event of their choice ($100 or less) … Continue reading →

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February 2017 Live Twitter Chat Summary: Professional Development

Posted on March 6, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

By: Carrie Fishner The focus of our live Twitter chat on February 23, 2017 was “professional development with limited budget and/or time”. The discussion was lively, with many responders sharing some of their biggest hurdles, as well as tips for … Continue reading →

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Notes from the President – March 2017

Posted on March 6, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

Happy Spring NMRT! (Unless you live like I do in the Northeast, where the groundhog was unfortunately right and we’re getting every last day of our six weeks of winter.) Things at NMRT are heating up (if the weather outside … Continue reading →

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Extended Deadline: Application for the NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award is Due March 17

Posted on March 5, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

The deadline to apply for the ALA NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award has been extended to March 17th! In the spirit of ALA’s New Member Round Table, the Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented in recognition of a chapter‘s outstanding contributions to … Continue reading →

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Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Nicole Spoor

Posted on February 20, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

Name: Nicole Spoor Job Title: Business Librarian Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte NMRT Board Position/Title:  Leadership Development Director What role does your Board Position serve in NMRT?  I oversee three awards committees, the NMRT Online Discussion Forum, and … Continue reading →

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NMRT February Live Chat: Professional Development with Limited Budget/Time

Posted on February 17, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

When: Thursday, February 23, 2017 Time:   2:00pm to 3:00pm, US/Eastern 1:00pm to 2:00pm, US/Central 11:00am-12:00pm, US/Pacific Professional development is a priority for most librarians. In today’s world of limited budgets, and sometimes even more limited time – how do you … Continue reading →

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January 2017 Online Discussion Summary: Mentorships

Posted on February 15, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

The focus of the January discussion was on mentorship opportunities, especially for professionals new to the field of librarianship.  The discussion began by asking who had participated in a professional mentorship, where had they found the opportunity, and what had … Continue reading →

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NMRT Midwinter Social Recap

Posted on February 15, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

Thanks to the work of the members of the Midwinter Social Committee, the NMRT Midwinter Social was a success! The Social took place on January 21 at the Marriott Marquis and attracted nearly 40 attendees eager to battle it out … Continue reading →

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