Monthly Archives: June 2017

Notes from the President: So long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu

Adieu, Adieu, to you and you and you! Now that the song is stuck in your head (#sorrynotsorry), it is time for me to say goodbye to you as your NMRT President.   It’s been an interesting and successful year for … Continue reading

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MPDR Spotlight: Ariana Santiago

Ariana Santiago is the Instruction Librarian at the University of Houston Libraries. She is the 2016-18 Outreach Director of the New Members Round Table, and is a 2017 ALA Emerging Leader. What inspired you to be a part of NMRT? … Continue reading

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Reminder: Facebook Live ALA Annual Conference Orientation Q & A

Don’t forget tomorrow June 23rd, at 1:45 PM CST NMRT goes LIVE with our Orientation Conference panelists. They’re looking forward to answering your questions about anything ALA, NMRT, or the Annual Conference. The event will be accessible through the official … Continue reading

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NMRT Facebook Live Event!

Tune in June 23rd at 1:45 CST for our ALA Annual Conference Orientation Live Q&A. During this time, virtual attendees are encouraged to ask our panelists any questions they may have regarding ALA, NMRT, or the Annual Conference. Link to … Continue reading

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New Members Round Table (NMRT) 101, Saturday, June 24 8:30-9am

New Members Round Table (NMRT) 101 Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 8:30-9am Blackstone, English Room Please note the NMRT 101 session will take place from 8:30am-9:00am. New Members Round Table leaders and experienced members welcome current and prospective NMRT members … Continue reading

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NMRT Conference Orientation Friday, June 23 1-2:30pm

NMRT ALA Conference Orientation Friday, June 23, 2017 from 1-2:30pm McCormick Place, Room W196c New to the Annual Conference or ALA? Come and get a fun and informative introduction to the Annual Conference and Chicago. Learn how to navigate the … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Week Spotlight: Robert Sarwark

Robert Sarwark The Art Institute of Atlanta Librarian Brief Job Description: Sole librarian for an arts- and design-focused collection serving ~1,600 undergraduate students. What are some things you like about your job or about working in libraries in general? My … Continue reading

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Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Julia Frankosky

Name: Julia Frankosky Job Title: Government Information Librarian/ Video Game Cataloger Institution: Michigan State University NMRT Board Position/Title: Member Services Director What role does your Board Position serve in NMRT? I oversee four NMRT committees: Endnotes (the peer-reviewed journal), Mentoring, … Continue reading

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Call for Volunteers & Appointments: Onsite Resume Review Service

The NMRT Resume Review Service Committee is recruiting volunteer resume reviewers and booth greeters as well as taking resume review appointments for the 2017 ALA Annual Meeting! Visit our informational website for more details or keep reading: https://sites.google.com/view/nmrtresumereview2017annual/home Are you … Continue reading

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