Monthly Archives: March 2017

Upcoming NMRT Online Program on March 29: Choose Your Own Adventure!: Networking While Introverting

Join Adult Services Manager and introverted networking monster Rochelle Hartman as she shares tips for growing your professional network and seeking new opportunities in the face of sweaty palms, dry mouth, racing heart or any other issues that keep you … Continue reading

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

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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Building Your Librarianship Portfolio: Embracing What Pops Up Along Your Career Path

A colleague and I were sharing our career path histories. Although we obtained our MLS degrees in the same year, our career paths have had different trajectories. Like my colleague, many librarians work their entire professional life within one type … Continue reading

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NMRT 2017-2018 Candidates: Secretary

ALA elections are here and this year NMRT is electing a Leadership Development Director, Vice-President/President-Elect, and Secretary. Below, our candidates answer a few questions about their plans for the position. Why are you interested in this position? Melanie Kowalski: For … Continue reading

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NMRT 2017-2018 Candidates: Vice President/President-Elect

ALA elections are here and this year NMRT is electing a Leadership Development Director, Vice-President/President-Elect, and Secretary. Below, our candidates answer a few questions about their plans for the position. Why are you interested in this position? Nicole LaMoreaux: The … Continue reading

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NMRT 2017-2018 Candidates: Leadership Development Director

ALA elections are here and this year NMRT is electing a Leadership Development Director, Vice-President/President-Elect, and Secretary. Below, our candidates answer a few questions about their plans for the position. Why are you interested in this position? Holly Kouns: The … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Week – Sierra Laddusaw

  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

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

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

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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