Tag Archives: Online Discussions

NMRT October Online Discussion: Patrons and the Pandemic

Posted on November 23, 2020 by nmrtsecretary

How we are serving, connecting, and communicating with library patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic By Lauren Puzier (5-minute read) The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many libraries in the United States to focus on providing remote services and reimagine on-ground services. … Continue reading →

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May 2019 NMRT Online Discussion

Posted on June 10, 2019 by nmrtsecretary

The topic for May’s Online Discussion focused around Services to Special Populations. It is important to think not only of the customers we see every day but those we may not see due to barriers, which may be unknown to … Continue reading →

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April 2019 NMRT Online Discussion

Posted on May 13, 2019 by nmrtsecretary

April 2019 NMRT Online Discussion: Navigating Bureaucracies In Your Institutions The topic for our April discussion centered on navigating bureaucracies in our institutions. At some point in our personal and professional lives, we have all encountered some type of bureaucratic … Continue reading →

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February 2019 NMRT Live Chat – Online Discussion

Posted on March 14, 2019 by nmrtsecretary

NMRT February Online Discussion: Presenting at Conferences The February discussion focused on a topic that can strike either fear or excitement into any librarian: presenting at a conference. Public speaking is frequently said to be one of the biggest fears … Continue reading →

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November 2018 NMRT Online Discussion: Engaging with Your Patrons and Community Through Social Media

Posted on December 17, 2018 by nmrtsecretary

Our November discussion centered on the use of social media to engage with our patrons and community. According to a white paper published by Taylor & Francis, “70% of libraries are using social media tools.” and “30% of librarians are posting … Continue reading →

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February NMRT Discussion Summary: “Pitching Ideas to Your Supervisor”

Posted on March 22, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

By Elayna Turner This discussion covered suggestions and experiences from participants for effectively pitching an idea to a supervisor. This discussion sought to get a variety of people from different library backgrounds to contribute. For those that are new to … Continue reading →

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