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Janel White receives SLA conference award

Janel White is the recipient of the Special Library Association’s (SLA) $1,500 SLA Conference Stipend Award. Janel, the 2010-2011 NMRT Secretary, is a broadcast librarian at National Public Radio (NPR). Active in SLA and on the DC SLA Program Planning … Continue reading

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Still time to apply for Marshall Cavendish Award

Marshall Cavendish has again generously donated tickets for NMRT members to attend the Newbery/Caldecott/Wilder Banquet. The dinner, to honor the winners of this year’s Newbery, Caldecott, and Wilder awards, will be held in New Orleans, LA. The evening’s program is … Continue reading

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Highlights from Midwinter – February Footnotes Available

The February 2011 issue (Volume 40, no. 3) of Footnotes is now available! If you weren’t able to make it to the Midwinter events this winter, you will find a number of recaps in this issue, among other featured articles and reviews. … Continue reading

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Call for Presenters – LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group invites the submission of proposals for  presentation at its meeting at the 2011 ALA Annual Conference in New  Orleans, LA. The LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group is scheduled to meet on Saturday June 25, from … Continue reading

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2011 NMRT Online Candidate Forum

The 2011 ALA elections are rapidly approaching and the Nominating Committee would like to announce the schedule for this year’s Online Candidate Forum. The forum will allow candidates to discuss their candidacy and answer questions while providing NMRT members an … Continue reading

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Call for Endnote Proposals – Summer 2011

The 2010-11 NMRT Endnotes Committee invites you to submit an article for publication in summer 2011. The publication, Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table, is dedicated to providing an opportunity for new librarians to get published and … Continue reading

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ALA Election Reminder – Check Your Membership Status

A reminder that one’s dues must be current as of Jan 31st to vote in the 2011 ALA Election. Everyone with a 2010 anniversary date must be renewed by next Monday, January 31, 2011, to vote. Also, if you’re running … Continue reading

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Call for Committee Volunteers for 2011-2012

Vice President Linda Crook is looking for volunteers to appoint to NMRT Committees for 2011/2012. Committee members will begin serving at the conclusion of the 2011 Annual meeting in New Orleans (June 28, 2011) and will continue through the 2012 … Continue reading

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NMRT Midwinter Social @ Midwinter

Going to Midwinter?  Then, you should definitely join us on Saturday, January 8th for the NMRT Midwinter Social.  We can promise an evening of sweet treats, fun raffle items, and networking at a favorite librarian venue…a bookstore. The NMRT Midwinter … Continue reading

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Resume Reviewers & Greeters needed at Midwinter

The NMRT Resume Review Service (RRS) Committee is looking for volunteers to greet participants and review resumes at the Resume Review Service Booth for the ALA 2011 Midwinter Conference located in San Diego, CA! The Placement Center for Midwinter will … Continue reading

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