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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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Professional Development: Beyond the Conference
By Laura Birkenhauer When thinking about professional development, we most likely think of attending webinars, workshops, classes, and conferences, or reading trade and professional publications. But the options for professional learning extend far beyond these choices. The NMRT Online Discussion … Continue reading
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NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award
The NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award fosters active involvement in ALA through various special events at the Annual Conference. The Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award is presented to two NMRT members each year. The award provides professional … Continue reading
NMRT Communications Committee – April Blog Post
by Caroline Akervik The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition is taking place from June 22-27, 2023, at McCormick Place Chicago in Chicago, IL. Per the conference FAQs, “Librarians, authors, publishers, business professionals, educators and students—anyone who is passionate about books, … Continue reading
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NMRT Nominating Committee: Candidate Interviews for 2023 Ballot
Peter Rolla, candidate for vice-president/president-elect: What do you hope to accomplish as part of NMRT’s leadership? My current experience chairing one of the NMRT committees has shown me that the round table does a lot of great work but that the … Continue reading
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Interview with Sonnet Ireland, Former Louisiana Library Association (LLA) President and Current Director for the Washington Parish Library
Within the last couple years, a pervasive new threat to libraries has been infiltrating communities across America. Coordinated book challenge movements have been putting pressure on librarians and politicians to change the way school and public library materials are selected. … Continue reading
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NMRT Member of the Month Spotlight – Taylor Brooks
Taylor Brooks is the 2023 ALA Emerging Leader for NMRT! Email: taylor.brooks@spl.org Institution: Seattle Public Library Job Title: African American Collection and Community Engagement Librarian Brief Job Description: The scope includes the management of the African American Collection, including maintenance … Continue reading
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2023 Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Winner Announced
The New Members Round Table’s (NMRT) Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Committee is pleased to announce Leah Choi as the 2023 recipient of the 2023 Olofson Award. Leah Choi (she/her) is currently a MLIS student at San Jose State University in … Continue reading
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Librarians to Receive up to $1,000 for Conference-Related Expenses
The American Library Association (ALA) and EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) have partnered to offer nine scholarships to librarians who are looking to attend the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. This year’s conference will take place from June 22 – … Continue reading
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