Monthly Archives: February 2017

Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Nicole Spoor

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

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

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

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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Apply for the 2017 MANGO/NMRT Professional Development Grant

Deadline: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 5 pm (EST) We are excited to announce that members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a $1000 grant, which will assist with expenses to attend the ALA Annual Conference, June … Continue reading

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Call for Endnote Book Review Volunteers

Endnotes Book Review Guidelines  The Endnotes Committee would like to thank you for your interest in serving as a book reviewer. As of January 2017, the Endnotes Committee has revised the submission criteria to be more inclusive and representative of … Continue reading

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