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Resources for NMRT Members

By Margaret Bates, Research and Instruction Librarian, University of Alabama Libraries Are you finishing your degree, entering your first librarian role, or do you have a few years under your belt and want to help new librarians? The New Member … Continue reading

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Call for Candidates for the 2024 NMRT Elections

The NMRT’s Nominating Committee is calling for nominees to run on the 2024 spring ballot for the following offices: Vice-President – 3 year appointment (Vice-President / President / Past President)Secretary – 1 year appointmentNetworking Director – 2 year appointmentOutreach Director … Continue reading

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Call for Papers for Endnotes

On behalf of the American Library Association’s New Members Round Table (NMRT), the Endnotes Committee is pleased to announce the latest call for papers to Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table. Please feel free to pass this call along … Continue reading

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The ABCs of ALA

By Mary Kamela, University at Buffalo Get to Know ALA As a new academic year gets underway, students across the country are learning their ABCs. At ALA, many new members may also need a refresher on the various acronyms that … Continue reading

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Open Call for Resume Reviewers

Help ALA members refine resumes, acclaim achievements, and solidify success! The New Members Round Table Resume Review Service Committee is looking for volunteers to review resumes for our virtual review service. Reviewers should have at least 5 years of professional … Continue reading

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NMRT Conference Orientation for ALA 2023 – Friday June 23, 1:30pm

The New Members Round Table will be hosting its annual Conference Orientation on Friday, June 23 1:30-3:00pm in W187B at McCormick Place at the ALA 2023 Annual Conference. The orientation will include information about ALA and NMRT to orient new conference attendees, remarks from … Continue reading

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Job Resources for Librarians and Information Professionals

By Tristan Draper, DeKalb Public Library Looking for a new job, or a first job, in the library field can be daunting. The application and interview process can often seem like an endless cycle. For new library workers with fewer … Continue reading

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ALA Annual Games & Gaming Round Table Events

If you’re attending ALA Annual 2023, stop by the Games & Gaming Round Table booth in the Graphic Novels & Gaming Pavilion! Pick up some resources about gaming collections and programming, geek out with us about your favorite games and … Continue reading

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ALA Annual Conference: NMRT Events & Customized Google Map

ALA Annual 2023 in Chicago is right around the corner and NMRT Committees have been busy putting together resources and events related to the conference. Whether this is your first ALA Annual or you have attended before, the resources and … Continue reading

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Five Simple Rules for Navigating a National Conference

By Mary Kamela, University at Buffalo In March 2023, I attended my first national library conference: ACRL 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA. Although I was initially worried about the size of the conference and the number of programs, I found the … Continue reading

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