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Career Planning for Early Career Librarians (psst free webinar!)

Join the NMRT Online Programs Committee for a webinar!  Date: March 3, 2020 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/91212343575 This moderated panel will discuss Career Planning for Early Career Librarians. Panelists will share how they personally navigated through … Continue reading

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MPDR Spotlight: Alternative Voices

Interview for NMRT Alternative Voices The Alternative Voices Feature is meant to give a platform to the voices of librarians from underrepresented communities in the library field. The format of the feature is a journalistic question and answer format. It … Continue reading

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NMRT Communications Committee is Looking for Student Voices!

The NMRT Communication Committee is looking to hear from student ALA chapters to hear about all the things you are working on! Is a member presenting? Any fun chapter activities going on, or would you like to highlight any member … Continue reading

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Join Us at the ALA Midwinter NMRT Orientation

Greetings from the NMRT Orientation Committee!  Is this your first conference?  Are you looking to meet more librarians?  Do you have questions about ALA, your professional journey, or the exhibit hall?  This is the place for you!  Join us this … Continue reading

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Alternative Voices: Lamonica Sanford

The Alternative Voices Feature is meant to give a platform to the voices of librarians from underrepresented communities in the library field. The format of the feature is a journalistic question and answer format. It provides information that the librarian … Continue reading

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NMRT ALA Midwinter 2020 Events

Midwinter is only 20 days away (unless my math is slightly off). NMRT will be hosting several events that we would love you to join. Remember that the Exec Board Meeting is open to all ALA members. Stop by and … Continue reading

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Recruiting Volunteer Resume Reviewers and Booth Greeters for MW

Help out your fellow library workers by providing resume support during ALA MW 2020. We all know how long it takes to craft a stand-out resume. Let’s give other a boost! More info below: “The NMRT Resume Review Service Committee … Continue reading

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Publishing Opportunity! Submit to Endnotes!

Endnotes is the peer reviewed, scholarly journal of NMRT. You can take a look at back and current issues at the Endnotes site. This is a fantastic opportunity to become published, learn more about the publication process, and share your word … Continue reading

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November’s Discussion: Getting Hired

November’s Discussion was called “Getting Hired,” about applying and interviewing for library jobs. Librarians who’ve successfully been through the hiring process shared some great advice for those who are currently applying or will be soon. Apply This first piece of … Continue reading

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NMRT Midwinter 2020 Social!!

Are you an NMRT member looking to expand your professional network in a fun and casual environment during Midwinter? Join us on Sunday, January 26th from 6-8 p.m. at MilkBoy Philadelphia for the NMRT Midwinter Social! Your fellow NMRT hosts will … Continue reading

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