Monthly Archives: February 2015

NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award

NMRT members are invited to submit an essay to win a ticket to attend a ticketed event of their choosing at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA.The award is intended to facilitate professional development and networking opportunities … Continue reading

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NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Winner Announced!

Kai Alexis Smith is the 2015 recipient of the New Members Round Table (NMRT) Shirley Olofson Memorial Award. This award, named in honor of the late NMRT President Shirley Olofson, is given annually to defray the costs of attending the … Continue reading

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NMRT 2015-2016 Candidates: Secretary

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

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NMRT 2015-2016 Candidates: Member Services Director

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

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NMRT 2015-2016 Candidates: Leadership Development Director

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

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NMRT 2015-2016 Candidates: Vice-President/President-Elect

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

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NMRT Annual Program Offers Advice on Salary Negotiation

When assessing a job offer, don’t sit back and hope for the best – step forward to make it your best offer! Join us online March 3 at noon (EST) for “Salary Negotiation: How to make your next offer your … Continue reading

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NMRT Member Spotlight: 5 Questions with Stephanie Reinhardt

Stephanie Reinhardt Western Allegheny Community Library, Oakdale PA Youth Services Librarian A little about Stephanie’s job: I work at a medium-sized public library in a rural/suburban area outside Pittsburgh. My department covers birth-18, and uses ECRR2 and STEAM concepts to … Continue reading

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Apply Now for Student Chapter of the Year!

Apply now for the Student Chapter of the Year Award! Has your student chapter been active in supporting member involvement and leadership? Have you, or any of your individual members, been recognized for notable awards or achievements this past year? … Continue reading

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NMRT Member Spotlight: 5 Questions with Emily Mross

Emily Mross Northampton Community College Monroe Campus, Tannersville, PA Monroe Campus Library Manager A little bit about Emily’s job: I oversee day-to-day operation of a newly-opened library, including management of staff and space. I also schedule and teach information literacy … Continue reading

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