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Congratulations to Katy DiVittorio!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

Katy DiVittorio is the 2013 recipient of the New Members Round Table (NMRT) Shirley Olofson Memorial Award. This award, named in honor of the late NMRT President Shirley Olofson, is given annually to defray the costs of attending the ALA … Continue reading →

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The University of Rhode Island receives the 2013 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

The New Members Round Table (NMRT) and the American Library Association (ALA) Awards Committee wish to congratulate Student ALA at the University of Rhode Island as the winner of the 2013 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award. They would … Continue reading →

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May Footnotes Call for Submissions: Reviews and Feature Articles

Posted on March 28, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

The NMRT Footnotes Committee seeks articles and reviews for the May 2013 issue. Feature Articles Footnotes can always use more feature articles. If you want to share a project, aspect of your job or interest, we want your article! Footnotes … Continue reading →

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Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award

Posted on March 6, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

Chicago- The New Member Roundtable (NMRT) announces the Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award. 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 … Continue reading →

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Volunteer for NMRT Committees!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

NMRT is looking for volunteers to appoint to NMRT Committees for 2013-2014! Committee members will begin serving as of July 1, 2013 and will continue through the 2014 Annual meeting in Las Vegas. You must be a dues paying member … Continue reading →

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LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group Meeting: Speak Up: Developing Effective Public Speaking Skills

Posted on January 15, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group Meeting (http://alamw13.ala.org/node/8705) Washington State Convention Center, Room 619 Sunday, January 27, 2013 – 10:30am to 11:30am Join us for a fun discussion about developing public speaking skills and meet some new friends! This program to … Continue reading →

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Footnotes Call for Articles

Posted on January 5, 2013 by nmrtsecretary

The NMRT Footnotes Committee is still seeking articles and reviews for the February 2013 issue. The submission deadline for feature articles, book and website reviews has been extended to Friday, January 25th. We would also love to have more Midwinter … Continue reading →

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Midwintering in Seattle

Posted on December 19, 2012 by nmrtsecretary

This Midwinter is my last on the NMRT Board, and going back to Seattle seems like coming full circle. Six years ago, Midwinter 2007 was held in Seattle, and it was my first ALA event EVER! I reported on the … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Student Chapter of the Year Award

Posted on December 3, 2012 by nmrtsecretary

Presented by the New Member Round Table Deadline: March 1, 2013 Has your chapter had an outstanding year? Has membership in your chapter increased? Did your chapter develop and provide opportunities for members to participate in interesting and rewarding activities? … Continue reading →

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Resume Review Service at Midwinter in Seattle

Posted on November 20, 2012 by nmrtsecretary

The NMRT Resume Review Service (RRS) Committee is gearing up for the Resume Review Service Booth for the ALA 2012 Midwinter Conference located in Seattle, WA! We are currently scheduling appointments for individuals to have their resume reviewed as well … Continue reading →

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