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Apply for the 2014 NMRT Development Attendance Award

Deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 NMRT members are invited to submit an essay to win a ticket to attend a ticketed event of their choice at the ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas. The essay contest is open to all NMRT members who … Continue reading

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Apply for the 2014 NMRT Professional Development Grant

Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 by 5 pm (Eastern time). We are excited to announce that members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a grant, sponsored by NMRT, which will cover expenses to attend the … Continue reading

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NMRT committee volunteers needed

The ALA New Members Round Table is looking for committee volunteers for 2014-2015!  Appointed committee members will have terms beginning on July 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2015. You must be a dues-paying member of NMRT to serve … Continue reading

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2014 Ballot: Sari Feldman, Candidate for ALA President

Today’s 2014 Election post is by Sari Feldman, Candidate for ALA President. The future of ALA is contingent upon a commitment to strong leadership development and member engagement. ALA must develop leaders able to take libraries into the future. The … Continue reading

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2014 Ballot: Maggie Farrell, Candidate for ALA President

Today’s 2014 Election post comes from Maggie Farrell, Candidate for ALA President. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss my candidacy for ALA President Elect with the New Members Round Table.  NMRT performs a critical function within ALA by introducing … Continue reading

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2014 Ballot: NMRT Dues Increase

Over the next few weeks we will be posting information related to the 2014 Election Information. The first post addresses the proposed NMRT dues increase. Kari Weaver, NMRT Member Services Director breaks down the issue. Where Were You in 1986? … Continue reading

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Resume Reviewers needed!

Help! NMRT Resume Review Service Needs Reviewers and Greeters! The NMRT Resume Review Service (RRS) Committee is in immediate need for volunteers to review resumes and greet participants at the Resume Review Service Booth, located in ALA’s Job Placement Center, … Continue reading

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Annual conference housing

NMRT has a housing block at LVH – Las Vegas Hotel – HQ Hotel Remember you must be registered for the conference in order to book a hotel room. For more information visit: http://ala14.ala.org/hotels If you need assistance with anything housing-related … Continue reading

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NMRT Conference Orientation

Whether you are new to ALA, the Midwinter Meeting or neither all are invited to the Conference Orientation hosted by NMRT. The session will be held Saturday morning from 8:30-10 a.m. in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, room 307B. A panel … Continue reading

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2014 ALA Midwinter Meeting Schedule

We hope to see you soon in Philadelphia! Saturday January 25, 2014: Conference Orientation (NMRT)      8:30 am 10:00 am       PCC – Room 307B Executive Board Committee Meeting (NMRT)      10:30 am 12:30 pm        PCC – Room 308 … Continue reading

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