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NMRT Sponsors 2011 Emerging Leader

NMRT is pleased to sponsor Megan Hodge for the 2011 Emerging Leaders program.  The sponsorship consists of $1000 towards the costs of attending the 2011 Midwinter Meeting in San Diego and the 2011 Annual Conference in New Orleans. Megan earned … Continue reading

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2010 President’s Program article

The article “What can you do, here and now, to broaden your scope of potential employers?” about my NMRT President’s Program was posted today on the ALA Student Membership Blog.

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Call for Endnotes Proposals

The 2010-11 NMRT Endnotes (formerly Scholarship, Research, and Writing) Committee invites you to submit an article for publication in spring 2011. The publication, Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table, is dedicated to providing an opportunity for new … Continue reading

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Call for submissions for Headliners Column

Do you have a new job?  Have you been published? Have you presented at a recent conference? Have you received a promotion or an award? Please send your submissions by Monday, October 18th to have your announcement included in the November … Continue reading

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Applicants Sought for 3M/NMRT Professional Grant

Deadline: 15 December 2010 We are excited to announce that members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a grant, sponsored by 3M Library Systems, which will cover expenses to attend the ALA Annual Conference, June 23 … Continue reading

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Call for Nominations: 2011 NMRT Executive Board

Help lead NMRT into an exciting future! The NMRT Nominating Committee seeks candidates to run for the following positions: Vice-President/President-Elect (3 years, 2011-2014) Secretary (1 year, 2011-2012) Leadership Director (2 years, 2011-2013) Member Services Director (2 years, 2011-2013) Councilor (3 … Continue reading

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Call for Mentors & Mentees

NMRT Mentoring Committee is looking for participants in this year’s Career Mentoring Program lasting from October 2010 to July 2011. Conference attendance is not required. Membership in ALA is required, and NMRT membership is encouraged. Applications are due September 30, … Continue reading

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Job Search Tips and Skills Guide for Librarians

Over the past couple of days the LITA listserv has been very active discussing advice for people considering getting an MLS.  NMRT’s  Online Discussion Committee has been leading a discussion about advice for new librarian right out of school. Find … Continue reading

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Call for applications: NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA Annual 2011 in New Orleans? Apply by Tuesday, December 14, 2010 for the NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and you may receive a $1000 check to help … Continue reading

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August Footnotes posted

The August 2010 issue (Volume 40, no. 1) of Footnotes is now available. If you weren’t able to make it to the Annual conference this summer, you will find a number of recaps in this issue. You will find some … Continue reading

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