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Call for NMRT Liaisons

Are you a member of NMRT and another ALA unit or library organization? Are you looking for a way to be more involved? Then our liaison program is for you! We are looking for liaisons to a variety of ALA … Continue reading

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August 2009 issue of Footnotes

The August 2009 issue of Footnotes is now available! We are starting off Volume 39 with a lot of terrific content that I hope many of you will enjoy and learn from. There are a number of articles ALA Annual … Continue reading

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NMRT Mentoring Committee Seeks Mentees

Have you been a librarian for 5 years or less? Do you sometimes feel you have professional questions to ask and no one to direct them to? Do you find yourself wondering, in the midst of hardcore budget season, or … Continue reading

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NMRT Career Mentoring Program Seeks Experienced Librarians

Have you been a librarian for 5 years or more? Do you have a handle on all those professional questions that come up from day to day?  Do you find yourself wishing that someone would have been there to teach … Continue reading

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Rosters are full, but involvement never ends

Committee appointments for 2009-2010 are complete. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for a committee. In November 2009, President-Elect Deana Groves will send out a call for committee volunteers for the 2010-2011 Midwinter committees (Archives, Handbook, and Midwinter Social). … Continue reading

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Call for proposals, NDLC2010

The 2010 National Diversity in Libraries Conference, NDLC2010: From Groundwork to Action, will take place from July 14-16, 2010 in Princeton, NJ. The National Diversity in Libraries Conference (NDLC) is a biennial event that serves as a regional meeting for … Continue reading

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10 ways to get your membership’s worth

Your NMRT membership is a big value for the money. Here are ten ways to maximize your membership. Join NMRT-L The NMRT listserv is the place to go for information on what is happening and what is on the minds … Continue reading

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Resume review video

I was just reading American Libraries Direct, and was pleased to see a blurb about our resume review service!  With a link to a 2 minute video interview with Sarah Johnson.  She was one of the speakers at the NMRT … Continue reading

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Agenda: NMRT Executive Board Meeting

This meeting can also be followed on Twitter. A G E N D A | NMRT Executive Board Meeting ALA Annual Conference – Chicago, IL July 13, 2009,  8-10 am Palmer House, Room Clark 05 I.     Call to Order (5 … Continue reading

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Conference Tips at a Glance

Programs and Meetings •    Don’t be overwhelmed by the program guide! Use it to revise your schedule as needed. •    Don’t schedule things too tightly. •    Meetings and programs are held at many different hotels in the city. Use the … Continue reading

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