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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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Bliss recognized for leadership

NMRT’s 2008-2009 President Laurel Bliss (in purple) received a plaque of recognition for her leadership and service to the round table. The award was presented by 2009-2010 President Courtney Young at the NMRT Awards Reception in Washington, D.C.

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NMRT President’s Program highlighted

The NMRT President’s Program, Innovative Career Choices : Opportunities Beyond Public and Academic Libraries, was featured on the ALA Member’s Blog. A more complete write up will be available in the NMRT newsletter Footnotes as well as in American Libraries … Continue reading

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NMRT Endnotes published

The inaugural issue of Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table is now available. Volume 1, Number 1 2010 features book reviews and scholarly research.

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Seeking Resume Reviewers for ALA Annual Conference in Washington DC

Ready to give back? Volunteer to be a Reviewer for NMRT’s Resume Review Service and make a difference in a librarian’s career! We are seeking librarians with significant experience in human resources, the hiring process or search committees to review … Continue reading

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Slough wins Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

The NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Committee is pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s award is Rachel Slough of Indiana University. Congratulations, Rachel! We would also like to thank all of our applicants — your applications were all … Continue reading

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ALA 2010 Annual Conference Preliminary Program

Start planning for Washington, D.C. using the Pre-Conference Cognotes.

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Call for Participants – NMRT Members’ Program

The NMRT Annual Program committee invites members to submit any and all materials (blog posts, videos, Web pages, presentations on Slide share, Wikis, etc.) for contribution to the round table’s 2010 Annual Program, The Members’ Program. Ideas for submissions include … Continue reading

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