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Call for proposals! LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group at ALA Annual

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group invites the submission of proposals for “Discussion Starters” at its meeting at the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. A Discussion Starter is a short and informal presentation that aims to provide a starting … Continue reading

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New Librarian’s Guide to Professional Writing and Publishing

New Librarian’s Guide to Professional Writing and Publishing June 7, 2013 @ 12:00pm.  Virtual program (held online). Does the world of professional writing and publishing seem impossible to break into?  Do you feel like you have nothing to say?  Are … Continue reading

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Join NMRT at ALA Annual in Chicago!

Now that the Calendar is up and running, be sure to add these events sponsored by NMRT!   Fri, June 28 01:00 pm 02:30 pm Conference 101 (NMRT) MCP-S104a Are you a first-time conference attendee with a long list of … Continue reading

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Congratulations to the Newly Elected NMRT Members!

Congratulations to the newly elected board members, Megan, Kirby, Kate and Kari, who will join the returning members in July to form the 2013-2014 NMRT Executive Board. Emily Prather-Rodgers, President Megan Hodge, Vice-President/President-Elect Janel Kinlaw, Immediate Past President Kirby McCurtis, … Continue reading

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NMRT Resume Review Service at ALA Annual in Chicago!

The NMRT Resume Review Service (RRS) Committee is gearing up for the Resume Review Service Booth for the ALA 2013 Annual Conference located in Chicago, IL! We are currently scheduling appointments for individuals to have their resume reviewed as well … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Katy DiVittorio!

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!

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

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

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!

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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