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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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Learn about ALA’s LibLearnX
By Tristan Draper, DeKalb Public Library As a new library employee, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by conferences and the logistics involved in attending a conference. This blog post will cover basic information about LibLearnX (LLX) so you can … Continue reading
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A New Year with the New Members Round Table
By Mary Kamela, University at Buffalo As the new year approaches, many of us have begun to consider what positive changes we can make in 2023. Whether you’re a regular resolution-maker in your daily life or someone who is newly … Continue reading
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Building Your Network
By Laura Birkenhauer Social mixers and elevator speeches may be where your mind goes when you think about networking. And, if you’re attending a professional conference or networking opportunity, it never hurts to brush up on the traditional networking tips: … Continue reading
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS now until December 28th: The NMRT Professional Development Grant Award!
Would you like to attend this year’s ALA conference, but don’t have the means to do so? Apply for the NMRT Professional Development Grant award by December 28th, 2022. The award offers $1,000 to one person to offset costs and … Continue reading
What Hooked Me on a Career in Libraries: Some Stories Shared
Caroline Akervik, Eau Claire Area School District, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Librarians tend to be an eclectic bunch who enter the field having made forays into others. However, there does tend to be a shared thread in many librarian origin stories. … Continue reading
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NMRT Nominating Committee–Call for Nominations
The NMRT’s Nominating Committee is looking for nominees to run on the 2023 spring ballot for the following offices: Vice-President/President-Elect Secretary Member Services Director Leadership Development Director For more information on the positions visit https://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/nm/officerposition Help lead NMRT into an exciting … Continue reading
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NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Shirley Olofson Memorial Award! Are you a NMRT member looking for financial assistance to attend ALA Annual in Chicago, Illinois this year? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award! The Shirley Olofson Memorial Award is presented annually … Continue reading
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NMRT Committee Volunteers
Find out more about NMRT committees and sign up at this link: https://www.ala.org/CFApps/volunteer/form1.cfm
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